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

  • (..) Are you happy now? This is Roxanne Ritchi reporting from a city without a hero. Coming up next. Are you ready to be a slave army? What you need to know. Aaannd wrap that up and give it to a child on Christmas. - 'Cause we're done. - Okay, see you tomorrow, Hal. Wait, Roxie. I'm having a party (..)
    2010 Megamind