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

  • (..) And a piece for Regina George. She fractured her spine, and she still looks like a rock star. Thank you. And some for everybody else. God, Mr. Duvall, can you wrap it up? Thanks. All right, have a good time, everyone. Look. I'm a queen. As am I. - Hey. (..)
    2004 Mean Girls