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wrap up

A2 neutral separable both
In simple words

To finish something neatly; to cover something in paper; or to put on warm clothes.

Literal meaning: To wrap something up and close it — the sense of completion is a natural figurative extension.

Meanings

1 A2 idiomatic neutral

To bring a meeting, task, or event to a conclusion.

"Can we wrap up this meeting in the next five minutes? I have another call at three."

""Let's wrap it up.""

— Widely used catchphrase in film and television production; standard on film sets to end a shooting day.
Grammar: separable
2 A2 neutral

To cover something in paper, fabric, or material, especially as a gift.

"She spent the evening wrapping up Christmas presents at the kitchen table."

Grammar: separable
3 A2 neutral

To dress in warm clothing; to protect oneself from cold weather.

"Make sure you wrap up warm before you go out — it's freezing today."

Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes

Has three very common and distinct senses. In meetings and broadcasts, 'wrap up' or 'let's wrap up' signals the end. In gift-giving contexts, it means covering in paper. In cold-weather contexts, it means dressing warmly (especially British English: 'Wrap up warm!'). All three senses are widely used.

Commonly used with

meeting presentation gift deal warm discussion session

Forms

Base
wrap up
I/you/we/they
3rd person
wraps up
he/she/it
Past simple
wraped up
yesterday
Past participle
wraped up
have + pp
-ing form
wraping up
continuous

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