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

  • (..) God damn sons of bitches. God shit me more. - Hey you seen coulter? - No. Listen up! When them pelts is clean... I want you to wrap 'em up real tight. Remember, we're not doin' no pelt bales... We're doin' pelt bales. - Fitzgerald. - Captain. (..)
    2015 The Revenant