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Wrap: Definition, Usage & Common Mistakes (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：cover completely (wrap)

wrap 🔊

/ræp/

to cover something completely by putting paper or cloth around it.

Wrap definition illustrated by hands neatly wrapping a gift box with paper.

cover completely 🔊

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/ˈkʌvər kəmˈpliːtli/

To enclose or conceal something by folding or winding a flexible material like paper, cloth, or film around it.

📁 Category：Objects & Materials 🔖 Level：Beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Old English *wrappan*, likely meaning 'to wind, twist, or cover'.

💡 Mnemonic

Think of **wrapping paper** around a gift. The paper wraps it up.

📖 Example

She carefully wrapped the birthday present in shiny blue paper with a silver ribbon. 🔊 She carefully covered the birthday present completely in shiny blue paper with a silver ribbon.

🔗 Collocations

wrap up – To cover or package something securely.

wrap around – To encircle or enclose something by winding.

plastic wrap – A thin, clear plastic film used for covering food.

🔄 Synonyms

envelop (v.) – To surround or cover something completely.

encase (v.) – To enclose or cover something in a case or close-fitting surround.

swathe (v.) – To wrap in several layers of fabric or bandages.

🚫 Antonyms

unwrap (v.) – To remove a wrapping from; to uncover.

expose (v.) – To leave uncovered or unprotected; to make visible.

uncover (v.) – To remove a cover or covering from.

🌱 Derivatives

wrapper (n.) – A piece of paper, plastic, or other material used to cover something.

wrapping (n.) – The material used to wrap something.

📖 Cultural Story

The Old English word *wrappan* is of obscure origin, possibly from a Proto-Germanic root related to winding or covering. In modern culture, the term 'wrap party' is a famous celebratory event in the film and TV industry, marking the completion of a project.

Meaning 2：finish up (wrap)

wrap 🔊

/ræp/

to finish something, especially filming or a meeting.

Wrap up meaning shown by a film director concluding a scene on set.

finish up 🔊

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/ˈfɪnɪʃ ʌp/

To bring something to a conclusion or completion, especially a project, meeting, or a day's filming.

📁 Category：Entertainment & Sports 🔖 Level：Beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

The director shouted, "Cut and wrap! That's a perfect take, everyone!" after the final scene was filmed. 🔊 The director shouted, "Cut and finish up! That's a perfect take, everyone!" after the final scene was filmed.

🔗 Collocations

wrap up – To finish or conclude something.

wrap a meeting – To bring a meeting to its conclusion.

wrap on schedule – To finish a project by the planned deadline.

🔄 Synonyms

conclude (v.) – To bring something to an end.

finish (v.) – To bring a task or period of time to an end.

complete (v.) – To finish making or doing something.

🚫 Antonyms

begin (v.) – To start something.

commence (v.) – To begin or start.

initiate (v.) – To cause a process or action to begin.