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wrap

cover / wind / finish / shawl / tortilla
Transitive VerbIntransitive VerbNoun
pl: wrapspast: wrappedpp: wrappeding: wrapping

The verb carries a strong sense of enclosure and containment, whether for the purpose of preservation, gifting, or medical stabilization. It implies a physical action of circling or folding a material around a core object to create a secure boundary. In the film and television industry, the term functions as a technical signal for the end of production. This specific usage is almost always paired with the particle up, transforming the physical act of enclosing into a metaphorical act of completing a project.

Meanings

Transitive Verb
[~ something][~ something in something]

To cover or enclose something in paper, plastic, or cloth, typically for protection or as a gift.

"She spent the afternoon wrapping the Christmas presents in colorful paper."

Transitive Verb
[~ something]

To wind a piece of fabric, string, or wire around an object several times.

"He wrapped the bandage tightly around his sprained ankle."

Intransitive Verb
[~ up]

To bring a task, activity, or recording session to a conclusion.

"The director shouted wrap as the crew began to pack up the equipment."

Noun

A piece of fabric or clothing that is worn around the body, such as a shawl or a dress.

"She wore a cashmere wrap to keep warm during the evening breeze."

Noun

A food item consisting of a filling rolled inside a soft flatbread or tortilla.

"I ordered a chicken and avocado wrap for lunch."

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