wrap

wrap [rap]

vt.

wrapped, wrapping [ME wrappen]

1.

a) to wind or fold (a covering) around something

b) to cover by this means

2. to envelop, surround, overspread, etc. or hide, conceal, veil, etc. as by enveloping [a town wrapped in fog]

3. to enclose and fasten in a wrapper of paper, etc. [a box wrapped for mailing]

4. to wind or fold [to wrap one's arms around someone]

5. Film to complete photographing (a film, scene, etc.)

vi.

1. to twine, extend, coil, etc.: usually with over, around, etc.

2. Film to complete the photographing of a film, scene, etc.

n.

1. an outer covering; esp.,

a) something worn by being wrapped around the body, as a shawl

b) [usually pl.] an outer garment, as an overcoat

c) a blanket

d) material used for wrapping things

2. [pl.] secrecy; censorship; concealment [plans kept under wraps]

3. a kind of sandwich consisting of a piece of flatbread wrapped around any of various fillings

4. Film the completion of the photographing of a film, a scene, etc.

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wrapped up in

1. devoted to; absorbed or engrossed in (work, etc.)

2. involved or implicated in

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wrap up

1. to enfold in a covering

2. to put on warm clothing

☆ 3. Informal

a) to bring to an end; make final; conclude; settle

b) to give a concluding, summarizing statement, report, etc.