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

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

Zheng let a double-break lead in the second set slip before rediscovering her form to wrap up victory.

From BBC

The case could wrap up before Hochman takes office, because a judge will hear a motion Nov. 25 to vacate the brothers’ convictions because they were not allowed to introduce evidence that they were sexually abused by their father at their second trial.

From Los Angeles Times

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

Unbeaten in four games under Bellamy, victory over the Group B4 leaders in Kayseri on Saturday, 16 November would put Wales on course to wrap up promotion to League A in their final fixture in Cardiff three days later.

From BBC