wrap · verb T /ræp/Full view
wrap (COVER)
B1 to cover or surround something with paper, cloth or other material
Dictionary examples:

She wrapped the present and tied it with ribbon.

Wrap the chicken in foil and cook it for two hours.

wrap (PROTECT)
B2 to cover someone with material in order to protect them
Dictionary examples:

She wrapped the baby in a blanket.

He wrapped a towel around his shoulders.

Learner example:

After a few seconds I gathered my wits and wrapped the towel around myself again. (First Certificate in English; B2; Polish)

wrap sth up or wrap up sth
B1 to fold paper, cloth, etc. around something to cover it
Dictionary example:

Have you wrapped up Jenny's present?

Learner example:

It was wrapped up in paper with a red ribbon. (First Certificate in English; B2; Polish)

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