wrap
Translation
to wrap, to cover, to finish
Examples
I need to wrap this birthday gift.
I need to wrap this birthday present.
She wrapped a blanket around the cold child.
She wrapped a blanket around the cold child.
Let's wrap up the meeting for today.
Let's wrap up the meeting for today.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((in sth.)) to cover sth. in sth. Wrap the gift in paper.
((sth.)) ((around sth.)) to put sth. around sth. else He wrapped a scarf around his neck.
((sth.)) up to finish sth. Let's wrap up the discussion.
Similar Words
Synonyms: cover, enclose, swathe; Antonyms: unwrap, uncover
Etymology
From Old English 'wræppan', meaning 'to fold, wind about'. The core idea is covering or folding.
Memory Tips
Think of wrapping a present. The action of covering it is the main meaning. 'Wrap up' means to finish, like finishing the wrapping process.