wrap up

verb

wrapped up; wrapping up; wraps up
Synonyms of wrap upnext

transitive verb

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

Examples of wrap up in a Sentence

a grand parade will wrap up the weeklong celebration a reporter wrapped up the mayor's speech in a few sentences
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The facility wrapped up testing earlier this year. Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026 After picking up seven commitments through the afternoon, the U gained two more pledges to wrap up its Summer Splash official visit weekend. Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 1 June 2026 The official tasting notes describe wedding cake and caramel corn aromas on the nose, followed by notes of baked apple, charred fruit, marzipan, cinnamon, and brandied cherry on the palate, wrapping up with peppercorn and chestnut honey on the finish. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 1 June 2026 In some cases, this process can take many years, and even decades, to wrap up. James Malm, The Conversation, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for wrap up

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1568, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of wrap up was circa 1568

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“Wrap up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wrap%20up. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

wrap-up

1 of 2 noun
ˈrap-ˌəp
: a summarizing report

wrap up

2 of 2 verb
(ˈ)rap-ˈəp
1
2
: to bring to a conclusion
quickly wrapped up the meeting
3
: to guarantee the success of : cinch
wrapped up the nomination

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