wrap-up

[ rap-uhp ]

noun

1. a final report or summary:

   a wrap-up of the evening news.

2. the conclusion or final result:

   the wrap-up of the election campaign.

3. Australian Slang. an enthusiastic recommendation or flattering account.

wrap up

verb

1. tr to fold paper around
2. to put warm clothes on
3. slang.
   usually imperative to be silent
4. informal.
   tr
   1. to settle the final details of
   2. to make a summary of

Word History and Origins

Origin of wrap-up¹

First recorded in 1950–55; noun use of verb phrase wrap up

Example Sentences

As our hour wrapped up, I told Jurado I wanted to show her something.

From Los Angeles Times

I didn’t ever get too wrapped up in it.

From Los Angeles Times

"When he first walked in he was all wrapped up, virtually disguised with glasses, hat, mask," she said.

From BBC

Again, as they often do across formats, they struggled to wrap up an innings, leaving room for improvement in the rest of the series.

From BBC

Special Counsel Jack Smith is looking to wrap up his cases against Donald Trump following Trump's presidential election victory on Tuesday, per a report from ABC News.

From Salon