wrap up
wrap it up
1. To get to the point of what one is saying. Often used as an imperative. Wrap it up, Bob, you've been talking for nearly half an hour already. We're running short on time, so I'm afraid we'll have to start wrapping it up.
2. To stop making noise; stop talking. Often used as an imperative. OK, you two in the back, wrap it up! I'd like to finish my lesson without you distracting me.
3. slang To put on a condom before sexual intercourse. You're putting yourself at risk if you don't wrap it up every time.
See also: up, wrap
wrap up
1. To wrap something, such as a gift. Don't forget to wrap up Dan's present before you go to the party.
2. To complete something, such as a task; to put the finishing touches on something. You go on ahead, I just need to wrap up some work before I head home. OK, everyone, let's wrap it up for tonight.
See also: up, wrap
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
wrap something up
to complete work on something; to bring something to an end. I will wrap the job up this morning. I'll call you when I finish. I can wrap up this little project in a week.
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*wrapped up (with someone or something)
involved with someone or something. (*Typically: be ~; get ~.) She is all wrapped up with her husband and his problems. She is just too wrapped up.
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wrapped up (in someone or something)
concerned or obsessed with someone or something. Sally is pretty wrapped up in herself. I'm too wrapped up in my charity work to get a job.
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
wrap up
1. Bring to a conclusion, settle successfully, as in As soon as we wrap up this deal, we can go on vacation. [First half of 1900s]
2. Summarize, recapitulate, as in To wrap up, the professor went over the three main categories. [First half of the 1900s]
See also: up, wrap
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
wrap it up
be quiet. British informalSee also: up, wrap
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
wrap up
v.
1. To cover, envelop, or encase something or someone, as by folding or coiling about: I wrapped the baby up in a blanket. The nurse wrapped up my ankle with a bandage.
2. To enclose something, especially in paper, and fasten it: We wrapped the birthday presents up. I wrapped up the sandwich and took it with me.
3. To put warm clothing on someone: My mother wrapped me up in a parka and snow pants. The nanny wrapped up the children and sent them to the park.
4. To bring something to a conclusion; settle something finally or successfully: The two executives met and wrapped up the deal. Let's wrap this meeting up before dinner.
5. To summarize something; recapitulate something: He wrapped the proposal up in the final paragraph. That statement wraps up our sentiments.
6. To come to a conclusion; finish: As soon as this project wraps up, I'm going on vacation.
7. wrap up in To immerse or absorb someone completely in something. Used chiefly in the passive: I tried to talk to her after the meeting, but she was wrapped up in a conversation.
8. wrap up in To involve someone in something. Used chiefly in the passive: We were shocked when we learned that our neighbors were wrapped up in criminal activities.
9. Sports To pin or tackle someone or something: The wrestler wrapped his opponent up. The lineman wrapped up the punter for a 15-yard loss.
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.
wrap something up
tv. to finish something; to bring something to a conclusion. Well, that about wraps up our little session together.
See also: something, up, wrap
wrapped up
verbSee wrapped up in someone/something
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wrapped up
verbSee wrapped up with someone/something
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McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
- come in
- come in a certain position
- come on in
- cough it up
- Cough it up!
- count (one) in on (something)
- count in
- be snappy
- cut it out
- Cut it out!