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

  • (..) - Melissa? I know her name! Yes, with Melissa. You look happy. I am! Shit. Shit! You going to wrap this up soon? What? Are we going to chase this tornado or do you want to catch the next one? Shit! - Is it on the ground? (..)
    1996 Twister