wind2
 
/
wʌɪnd/
v.
 (past and past part. wound  
/waʊnd/
)
     - move in or take a twisting or spiral course.
- pass (something) around a thing or person so as to encircle or enfold them. ▸(with reference to a length of something) twist or be twisted around itself or a core. 
- make (a clock or clockwork device) operate by turning a key or handle. ▸turn (a key or handle) repeatedly. 
- move (an audio or video tape or a film) back or forwards to a desired point.
- hoist or draw with a windlass, winch, etc.
n.
  - a twist or turn in a course.
- a single turn made when winding.
Phrase verbal
- wind down
 - (of a clockwork mechanism) gradually lose power.
- informal relax.
- 
(also wind something down)
 draw or bring gradually to a close.
 
- wind up
 informal end up in a specified state, situation, or place.
- wind someone up
 Brit. informal tease or irritate someone.
- wind something up
 - arrange the affairs of and dissolve a company.
- gradually bring an activity to a conclusion.
- informal increase the tension or power of something.
 
Etymology
OE windan ‘go rapidly, twine’, of Gmc origin; rel. to wander and wend.