Phrasal verb
wrap up
Meanings
to finish something; to bring an activity or event to an end
to cover an object by folding or tying material around it, especially as a gift
to dress warmly by putting on extra layers or covering yourself
Definition
To wrap up means to finish something or bring it to a close.
To wrap up means to complete a task, meeting, or activity and bring it to an end. It often suggests finishing the last details and summarizing what has been done. It can also mean to cover something by folding paper, cloth, or another material around it.
Examples
- I need to wrap up this report before dinner.
- Can you wrap up the discussion in the next five minutes?
- She wrapped up the meeting with a quick summary.
- They wrapped up the project and celebrated with coffee.
- He wrapped up the gift and hid it in the closet.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse “wrap up” (finish) with “wrap” (cover with paper or cloth) and use the wrong meaning for the context.
More phrasal verbs
- go on To go on means to continue or keep happening.
- carry out To carry out something means to do it or complete it, especially a plan, task, or instruction.
- set up To set up means to arrange or prepare something so it is ready to use or happen.
- pick up “Pick up” most commonly means to collect someone or something from a place, usually by going there.
- go back To go back means to return to a place, time, or earlier situation.