wrap up
/ˈræp ʌp/To finish or complete something, especially a task or project.
We need to wrap up the meeting by 5 PM.
Let's wrap up the discussion and move on to the next topic.
Often used in business or casual contexts to indicate the end of an activity.
To bundle or cover something, especially to protect or conceal it.
She wrapped up the gift in colorful paper.
He wrapped up the sandwich to keep it fresh.
This meaning is more literal and can apply to physical objects.
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💡Pro Tip
Context Matters
Pay attention to the context to determine whether 'wrap up' is used literally or figuratively.
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Common Usage
'Wrap up' is commonly used in both spoken and written English, especially in informal and business contexts.
📖Word Origin
From the combination of the verb 'wrap' (to cover or enclose) and the particle 'up' (to complete or finish).
📝Usage Notes
The phrasal verb 'wrap up' can be used both literally (to cover something) and figuratively (to finish something). The context usually clarifies the intended meaning.