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

  • (..) I have to go! Girls turn on the TV An extensive rescue after a US Airway flight has crashed into the Hudson River. Oh my God. Take your wet clothes off and wrap it up for the Red Cross. You'll be okay. Jeff! Sully! I need a damage report, how badly and I need it NOW! (..)
    2016 Sully
  • (..) Everyone keep moving forward! The plane's down, we got passengers on the wings. Approach with caution Put a blanket on her legs You will be fine honey, go slowly Wrap this around her leg, make it tight. It's so cold out here. Starting approaching, we're nearly there. Pick it up. Alright (..)
    2016 Sully