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

  • (..) had your lunch, haven't you? I was going for a walk, and I thought I might get peckish. But don't make a mess of your satchel. Bring it here. - I'll wrap it properly for you. - No. It's none of your business. Bruno, what is it? What are you doing with your satchel? Liszt gave us some books. (..)
    2008 The Boy in the Striped Pajamas