wrap

Definition

  • verb: to cover (something) by winding or folding a piece of material around it
  • verb: to cover especially by winding or folding
  • often + 'up, in', or 'with'
  • synonyms: transport, involve, infold

Examples

  • She has him 'wrapped around her little finger'. [=she controls him completely; he always does what she wants him to do]

  • I was (completely) 'wrapped up in' my work, so I didn't hear you come in.

  • The teacher quickly 'wrapped up' her lecture toward the end of class.

Movie quotes

  • (..) Mrs. Grey? "You owe me a life." No, nothing. Mr. Grey is on his way home. We really need to wrap this up, please. We'll finish this another time, Mrs. Grey. You rest. And, uh, don't worry about Hyde. (..)
    2018 Fifty Shades Freed