Meaning trap

wind up

finish something

to bring something to an end, especially a meeting, event, or activity.

phrasal verbB1common

Don't mix these meanings

Same phrase, different job.

finish something

to bring something to an end, especially a meeting, event, or activity.

wind up (end up in a situation (often unintentionally))

Another meaning of 'wind up' is 'end up in a situation (often unintentionally)'; compare the examples to keep the meanings separate.

Notice where the phrase sounds natural.

Let's wind up the meeting so everyone can get home on time.work
In my opinion, it's important to wind up group projects with a clear summary so everyone knows what was achieved.IELTS speaking

Pattern: wind up (something)

WrongLet's wind up with the meeting.

RightLet's wind up the meeting.

'Wind up' takes the object directly — no 'with'.

Patternwind up (something)

Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.

Stiff Let us conclude the meeting at this juncture.

Natural Let's wind up the meeting.

'Wind up' is the everyday verb for bringing something to a close; 'conclude at this juncture' is formal.

Words that usually travel with it.

'Wind up' means to finish, while 'wind down' means to relax after something.

wind up (end up in a situation (often unintentionally)) — Another meaning of 'wind up' is 'end up in a situation (often unintentionally)'; compare the examples to keep the meanings separate.