Meaning & use
wrap
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To cover or enclose something by folding or winding material around it.
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He wrapped the gift in bright red paper before the party.
She wrapped a scarf around her neck to block the cold wind.
A note on using this word
In filmmaking, 'a wrap' signals the end of shooting for the day or the whole production, as in 'that's a wrap.'
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2. noun
A type of food consisting of a filling rolled inside a soft flatbread or tortilla.
He ordered a chicken wrap for lunch.
3. verb
To finish or conclude an activity, especially filming or a meeting.
Let's wrap up the meeting by five o'clock.
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