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wrap up
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wrap up

transitive verb

Definition of WRAP UP

1
: summarize, sum up
2
a : to bring to a usually successful conclusion
b : cinch, sew up <has the nomination wrapped up>

Examples of WRAP UP

  1. <a grand parade will wrap up the weeklong celebration>
  2. <a reporter wrapped up the mayor's speech in a few sentences>

First Known Use of WRAP UP

circa 1568

Related to WRAP UP

Synonyms
close out, complete, conclude, end, finish, round (off or out), terminate, wind up, close
Antonyms
begin, commence, inaugurate, open, start

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