To get under control, to prevent (something) from increasing or becoming more of a problem.
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).