Wrap Up (Verb)
Meaning 1
Clothe, as if for protection from the elements; "cover your head!".
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Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
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Meaning 2
Form a cylinder by rolling; "roll up a banner".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- She began to wrap up the leftover fabric to store it in her sewing box.
- Before putting it away, he would wrap up the poster to prevent it from creasing.
- After the conference, the organizers had to wrap up the banners so they could be used again.
- To prevent water from seeping in, the workers needed to wrap up the pipes tightly with waterproof tape.
- She quickly wrap up the yoga mat so she could easily take it with her to class.
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Meaning 3
Arrange or fold as a cover or protection; "wrap the baby before taking her out"; "Wrap the present".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- Wrap the fragile gift in a layer of bubble paper for safe shipping.
- Carefully wrap the hot pans with a towel before touching the handles.
- You need to wrap your food properly in aluminum foil before heating it in the oven.
- Wrap the child warmly in a blanket before taking her outside in cold weather.
- To protect your clothes from the rain, wrap your coat tightly around you.
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Meaning 4
Finish a task completely; "I finally got through this homework assignment".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- After working on the project for months, the team was excited to wrap up the final details and celebrate their achievement.
- It took me three long hours to wrap up the audit and finally file the reports.
- She needed another day to wrap up the remaining tasks before submitting her thesis.
- To wrap up the renovation, the contractors just had to install the new fixtures.
- Once we wrap up the meeting, you can all head home for the day.