What is the meaning of wind up?

possible profanity

verb

  • Finally be or do something.
    • usage: "He ended up marrying his high school sweetheart"; "he wound up being unemployed and living at home again"
  • Give a preliminary swing to the arm pitching.
  • Stimulate sexually.
    • usage: "This movie usually arouses the male audience"
  • Coil the spring of (some mechanical device) by turning a stem.
    • usage: "wind your watch"
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