Initially breezy wind is about to rise (5)
I believe the answer is:
rebel
'rise' is the definition.
('rebel' can be a synonym of 'rise')
'initially breezy wind is about' is the wordplay.
'initially' suggests taking the first letters.
'wind' becomes 'reel' (reeling is a kind of winding**).
'is about' is an insertion indicator.
The first letter of 'breezy' is 'b'.
'b' put within 'reel' is 'REBEL'.
'to' is the link.
(Other definitions for rebel that I've seen before include "(One who) revolt(s)" , "Resistance fighter" , "One resisting authority" , "Bolshy" , "One who won't comply" .)