wrap (EN)

verb, noun

verb “wrap”

1. to cover an object completely with a flexible, thin material
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   She wrapped the sandwich in aluminum foil before putting it in her lunchbox.
2. to coil or fold around something tightly
   The vine wrapped tightly around the tree trunk, covering it completely.
3. to hide something by covering or enclosing it
   She wrapped her true feelings in a smile, hiding her sadness from everyone.
4. to move text to the next line when it reaches the end of the current line
   She wrapped her essay so each line fit comfortably on the page without extending off the margin.
5. to return to a starting value after reaching a maximum limit
   After reaching 999, the digital odometer wrapped to 0 again.
6. to complete the filming of a video, show, or movie
   After three months of hard work, the director announced they would finally be wrapping the movie next Friday.
7. to provide access to functionality through a software interface
   The developer wrapped the complex API calls in a user-friendly interface to simplify the process for beginners.

noun “wrap”

1. material used for covering or enclosing something to protect or conceal it
   She carefully placed the gift in a colorful wrap before hiding it under the bed.
2. the action of covering something with wrapping material
   I always do a quick wrap before giving a vase to a customer, to keep it safe during transport.
3. a piece of clothing for women that is wrapped around the body
   As the evening chill set in, Maria draped a colorful wrap over her shoulders to keep warm.
4. a dish made of ingredients enclosed in a tortilla or pancake
   For lunch, she decided to make a chicken Caesar salad wrap using a large spinach tortilla.
5. the end of a performance or production
   After three months of filming, the director shouted 'It's a wrap!' and the whole crew burst into cheers.
6. a news report prepared for broadcasting that includes various elements
   After the mayor's speech, the journalist quickly put together a wrap to be aired on the evening news.