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

  • (..) You know me. Mr. Sensitive. Aaah, that is impressive. Ay. She is a beauty, isn't she? What a damn monstrosity. Can't we just wrap some space on a planet? Sharing geographical favouratism among conducted Federation worlds could cause diplomatic tension. Oh, you don't think that looks tense? (..)
    2016 Star Trek Beyond