wrap-up

1 of 2

noun

ˈrap-ˌəp 

1

: a summarizing report

2

: a concluding part : finale

wrap up

2 of 2

verb

wrapped up; wrapping up; wraps up

transitive verb

1

: summarize, sum up

2

a

: to bring to a usually successful conclusion

b

: cinch, sew up

has the nomination wrapped up

Synonyms

Noun

• summary

Verb

• end
• finish
• conclude
• wind up

Examples of wrap-up in a Sentence

Noun

a postelection wrap-up of the campaign's high points and many low points

the opening of the museum's modern art wing marks the wrap-up of its decade-long expansion plan

Verb

a grand parade will wrap up the weeklong celebration

a reporter wrapped up the mayor's speech in a few sentences

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Coach Erik Spoelstra spoke during his season wrap-up of prospects who still need to mature into playoff contributors, arguably still years away. —Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 5 July 2025

Lawmakers’ mad dash to wrap-up the 2025 legislative session on time saw a long list of last-minute changes in April. —Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 19 June 2025

Verb

The tour will wrap up at Metropolis Fremantle in Perth on Nov. 21. —Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 23 July 2025

Here's how to protect yourself from financial fallout before you get wrapped up in a business deal with the wrong partner or the wrong provisions, according to financial pros. —Talia Wexler, CNBC, 22 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1951, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

circa 1568, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for wrap-up

• backup
• blowup
• breakup
• buildup
• checkup
• cleanup
• holdup
• hookup
• lineup
• lockup
• makeup
• markup

Kids Definition

wrap-up

1 of 2 noun

ˈrap-ˌəp

: a summarizing report

wrap up

2 of 2 verb

(ˈ)rap-ˈəp

1

: summarize, sum up

2

: to bring to a conclusion

quickly wrapped up the meeting

3

: to guarantee the success of : cinch

wrapped up the nomination