To raise to the same level or status; to improve so as to make as good as others.
To progress to the next level of player character stats and abilities, often by acquiring experience points in role-playing games.
To increase (in some aspect).
To dissolve (a partnership or corporation) and liquidate its assets.
To wind (rope, string, mainsprings, etc.) completely.
To put (a clock, watch, etc.) in a state of renewed or continued motion by winding the spring or other energy-storage mechanism.
To end up; to arrive or result.
To upset; to anger or distress.
To tighten (someone or something) by winding or twisting.
To roll up (a car window or well bucket, etc., by cranking).
To play a prank (on); to take the mickey (out of) or mock.
To excite.
To make the preparatory movements for a certain kind of pitch.
To conclude, complete, or finish (something).