Definition of "winding-up" []

• The act of one who winds up, in any sense. (noun)

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

• "Pompey, fighting for their financial survival having been issued with a winding-up order by Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs over an unpaid tax bill, showed plenty of spirit, especially in an evenly balanced first half which saw Joel Ward bring a excellent save from the Birmingham goalkeeper, Boaz Myhill."
• "The club's bank accounts have been frozen since Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs issued a winding-up order over unpaid tax of around £1.2m, which was due to be heard next Monday."
• "The move to apply for administration before next Monday's court hearing will supercede the winding-up order."