Wrap
/ræp/
Meaning & Definition
noun
a covering or something that envelops another object.
She wore a warm wrap over her shoulders to keep warm.
a type of food item, such as a sandwich made with a soft flatbread rolled around a filling.
I ordered a chicken wrap for lunch today.
verb
to cover or enclose something in a material, typically to protect or conceal it.
She decided to wrap the gift in colorful paper before handing it to her friend.
to finish a task or project.
Let's wrap up the meeting so we can all go home.
to bend or twist something around another object.
He wrapped the extension cord around the reel for storage.
Etymology
Middle English 'wrappen', from Old English 'wrappian', related to the action of folding or covering.
Common Phrases and Expressions
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.
Related Words
wrapper
A cover or container for a product.
wrapping
Material used to cover or enclose something.
unwrap
To remove the wrapping from something.
Slang Meanings
To successfully finish something.
We finally wrapped that project after weeks of hard work.
To be in a state of relaxation.
After a long day, I just want to wrap on the couch and watch TV.