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to wrap up
[phrase form: wrap]
01
to cover something by putting paper or a similar material around it
Transitive: to wrap up sth
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
Action verb
Regular
Separable
Particle
up
Base verb
wrap
Present tense
wrap up
3rd person singular
wraps up
Present participle
wrapping up
Past simple
wrapped up
Past participle
wrapped up
Examples
The gift needs wrapping up in colorful paper for the birthday party.
02
to complete a meeting, task, agreement, etc.
Transitive: to wrap up a meeting or task
Examples
The committee decided to wrap up the discussion and make a decision.
03
to put on garments for warmth or defense against the weather
Intransitive
Transitive: to wrap up sb
Examples
Wrap the kids up warmly before they go outside to play.
04
to make something into a tube shape by rolling it
Transitive: to wrap up something flat
Examples
Wrap up the newspaper before recycling.
