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

  • (..) Why'd he call you? What? Robby, those docs are public now. I know. I know. I know. Just wrap up whatever you're doing and get the first flight out. I'll book a flight now and go straight to the courthouse tomorrow. All right. Call me when you get in. Robby, I'd like to let Phil Saviano know (..)
    2015 Spotlight