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/ɪnˈvɛl.əp/
Meaning & Definition
verb
To cover or enclose completely.
The fog began to envelop the city, reducing visibility to just a few feet.
To wrap up or surround in such a way as to conceal from view.
The tree branches enveloped the small cabin, making it hard to spot from the road.
To encompass or include as a part of a whole.
Their new project plans envelop a variety of features not seen in previous models.
To enclose in a covering.
She decided to envelop the gift in vibrant wrapping paper.
Etymology
Middle English, from Old French 'enveloper', from 'en-' (in) + 'veloper' (to wrap or cover).
Common Phrases and Expressions
envelop in mystery:
To make something obscure or difficult to understand.
enveloped in darkness:
Surrounded completely by darkness.
Related Words
Slang Meanings
To wrap it up
Let's just envelop this project and move on.