wrap up

Frequency: 8.525.0 per million words

to cover or enclose something completely in paper or other material

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Examples (10)

  • Make sure to wrap up warmly before you go out into the snow.
  • She carefully wrapped up the fragile gift in bubble wrap and paper.
  • The baby was securely wrapped up in a soft cotton blanket.
  • He needed to wrap up the leftovers tightly to keep them fresh.
  • During winter, it's essential to wrap up against the biting wind.
  • The ancient manuscript was wrapped up in silk cloth for preservation.
  • Please wrap up that sandwich so it doesn't dry out.
  • They wrapped up their children in thick coats and scarves for the cold journey.
  • The package was so well wrapped up that it was hard to open.
  • I always wrap up my books in protective covers before lending them.