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

  • (..) -Right. Thank you. Luis, it's for you! Got it for the baby, I couldn't resist. She loves pink! -It's more for you and Andrea than it is for the baby. And I'm sorry I didn't have time to wrap it. -No, it's perfect. I'll see you tomorrow... or I mean, later. Thank you! -Okay. (..)
    2017 Lady Bird