Word of the Month: Wrap Up

Wrap Up

phrasal verb

1. to cover or enclose in paper or soft material
   They wrapped up the Christmas presents and put them under the tree.
2. to put on warm clothes
   Make sure you wrap up well before going out. It’s freezing today.
3. to complete or conclude something
   We wrapped up the party, as it was getting late.
4. to be so absorbed in something that one does not notice things around them
   They were so wrapped up in decorating the house that they didn’t notice when their relatives arrived.

The word wrap up can apply to the month of December in various ways. Most obviously, Christmas is a time when people traditionally give gifts, and so are busy wrapping them up for their friends and family. The second meaning would be more appropriate for December in the northern hemisphere, where temperatures drop and people wrap up in jackets and scarves. Finally, the year 2025 is wrapping up, and everyone is wrapped up in their end of year events and celebrations. Happy December everyone!