English verb: wrap up | |||
1. | wrap up (contact) arrange or fold as a cover or protection | ||
Samples | Wrap the baby before taking her out. Wrap the present. | ||
Synonyms | wrap | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s somebody PP. Somebody ----s something PP | ||
Broader (hypernym) | cover | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | cere, do up, gift-wrap, parcel, shrinkwrap, shroud | ||
Antonyms | unwrap, undo | ||
2. | wrap up (change) finish a task completely | ||
Samples | I finally got through this homework assignment. | ||
Synonyms | clear up, finish off, finish up, get through, mop up, polish off | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Something ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | complete, finish | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | cap off | ||
3. | wrap up (change) form a cylinder by rolling | ||
Samples | Roll up a banner. | ||
Synonyms | roll up | ||
Pattern of use | Something ----s. Somebody ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | change surface | ||
Verb group | roll, roll up | ||
Antonyms | unfurl, unroll | ||
4. | wrap up (body) clothe, as if for protection from the elements | ||
Samples | Cover your head!. | ||
Synonyms | cover | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | apparel, clothe, dress, enclothe, fit out, garb, garment, habilitate, raiment, tog | ||