wrap up

/ræp əp/

/ræp əp/

Other forms: wrapped up; wrapping up; wraps up

Definitions of wrap up

1. verb

   arrange or fold as a cover or protection
   synonyms: wrap

   types:

   do up

   wrap for decorative purposes

   parcel

   make into a wrapped container

   cere

   wrap up in a cerecloth

   shrinkwrap

   wrap something tightly with heated plastic that shrinks upon cooling

   gift-wrap

   wrap (a gift) attractively

   shroud

   wrap in a shroud

   type of:

   cover

   provide with a covering or cause to be covered
2. verb

   clothe, as if for protection from the elements
   synonyms: cover

   type of:

   apparel, clothe, dress, enclothe, fit out, garb, garment, habilitate, raiment, tog

   provide with clothes or put clothes on
3. verb

   finish a task completely
   synonyms: clear up, finish off, finish up, get through, mop up, polish off

   types:

   cap off

   finish or complete, as with some decisive action

   type of:

   complete, finish

   come or bring to a finish or an end
4. verb

   form a cylinder by rolling
   synonyms: roll up

   roll, roll up

   show certain properties when being rolled

   type of:

   change surface

   undergo or cause to undergo a change in the surface