Definitions

wrap up

[rap-uhp] / ˈræpˌʌp /

VERB

finish

Synonyms

STRONGEST

close complete conclude end halt terminate wind up

WEAK

bring to a close determine polish off

Antonyms

STRONGEST

begin commence continue open start

WEAK

introduce

NOUN

finalization, ending

Synonyms

STRONG

certainty closing completion consummation end finish recap run-through stopping point summary summing-up termination terminus

Example Sentences

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Both of them went on to wrap up the championship, and Knicks fans are counting on being the third.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

The EU executive said it would aim to wrap up its probe by Oct.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Starodubtseva continued to play aggressively to storm ahead and wrap up the biggest victory of her career.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

My ice chunk hasn’t fully melted yet, but we have to wrap up here.

From Slate • May 8, 2026

Her secret would come out sooner or later; paper could not wrap up a fire.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen