Meaning & Definition of word "Wrap"

Wrap

/ræp/

1. a covering or something that envelops another object.
- Example: She wore a warm wrap over her shoulders to keep warm.
2. a type of food item, such as a sandwich made with a soft flatbread rolled around a filling.
- Example: I ordered a chicken wrap for lunch today.

1. to cover or enclose something in a material, typically to protect or conceal it.
- Example: She decided to wrap the gift in colorful paper before handing it to her friend.
2. to finish a task or project.
- Example: Let's wrap up the meeting so we can all go home.
3. to bend or twist something around another object.
- Example: He wrapped the extension cord around the reel for storage.

Middle English 'wrappen', from Old English 'wrappian', related to the action of folding or covering.

wrap it up:

To finish or conclude something.

wrap someone around your finger:

To manipulate or charm someone easily.

wrap up warm:

To dress in warm clothing.

wrapper:

A cover or container for a product.

wrapping:

Material used to cover or enclose something.

unwrap:

To remove the wrapping from something.

Meaning: To successfully finish something.

Example Sentence: We finally wrapped that project after weeks of hard work.

Meaning: To be in a state of relaxation.

Example Sentence: After a long day, I just want to wrap on the couch and watch TV.