wrap-up
a final report or summary: a wrap-up of the evening news.
the conclusion or final result: the wrap-up of the election campaign.
Australian Slang. an enthusiastic recommendation or flattering account.
Origin of wrap-up
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How to use wrap-up in a sentence
Creepy thing to wrap up in festive paper and a bow and give to a newborn baby, yeah?
Sailor Moon Crystal is expected to wrap up its initial storylines by the end of the year.
‘Sailor Moon’ Is an Oasis for Superheroes Who Can Save the Universe in Heels | Rich Goldstein | November 26, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTWhat were the biggest hurdles for you on The Sopranos as far as storylines to tackle, or storylines to wrap up?
David Chase on Tony Soprano’s Fate, the State of TV, and Why He Couldn’t Finish ‘True Detective’ | Marlow Stern | September 4, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIf the proposal is granted, Roux will most likely wrap up his examination on May 16.
So I have to wrap up now, which means going back to that question again: what's the craziest thing you've done to impress a girl?
'About a Boy' Star David Walton Is No Hugh Grant, in the Best Way | Kevin Fallon | February 20, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
Rashid retired to wrap up the purchase, and with it a second and smaller package was slipped into the customer's hand.
Dope | Sax RohmerAs soon as we had breakfasted, I got out my sled 'Dauntless,' and told Mary to wrap up, and bring her skates along.
The Nursery, January 1873, Vol. XIII. | VariousIf you wrap up in this cloak and go out quietly now, while it is half dark, you may get clear out of the palace unobserved.
The Devil-Tree of El Dorado | Frank AubreyLet me show you a room; get your things off and wrap up in blankets till your maid can come from Brockenhurst with some clothes.
The Angel of Pain | E. F. BensonWrap up each cutlet carefully in white paper, oiled or buttered.
Domestic French Cookery, 4th ed. | Sulpice Baru
British Dictionary definitions for wrap up
(tr) to fold paper around
to put warm clothes on
(usually imperative) slang to be silent
(tr) informal
to settle the final details of
to make a summary of
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Other Idioms and Phrases with wrap-up
Bring to a conclusion, settle successfully, as in As soon as we wrap up this deal, we can go on vacation. [First half of 1900s]
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