Meaning trap
wind up
finish something
to bring something to an end, especially a meeting, event, or activity.
Don't mix these meanings
Same phrase, different job.
to bring something to an end, especially a meeting, event, or activity.
Another meaning of 'wind up' is 'end up in a situation (often unintentionally)'; compare the examples to keep the meanings separate.
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
Let's wind up the meeting so everyone can get home on time.
In my opinion, it's important to wind up group projects with a clear summary so everyone knows what was achieved.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: Let's wind up with the meeting.
Say: Let's wind up the meeting.
'Wind up' takes the object directly — no 'with'.
Which sounds natural?
Tap the one a native speaker would say.
'Wind up' is the everyday verb for bringing something to a close; 'conclude at this juncture' is formal.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
wind up + event
- the meeting
- the discussion
- things
- proceedings
Don't confuse it
Related
Other meanings and phrases to compare.
- 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.