What does 'wrap up' mean?

What it means: To conclude, finish, or bring to a close. One of the most common phrases in business meetings.

Main uses:

1. End a meeting or discussion:
"Let's wrap up — we're running out of time."
"Can we wrap this up by 3pm?"

2. Complete a task:
"I need to wrap up this report by Friday."
"We're wrapping up the project next week."

3. Dress warmly:
"Wrap up warm — it's cold outside." (British English)

4. A summary: "Wrap-up" as a noun = a summary or conclusion. "Here's the wrap-up from today's session."

In meetings: "Let's wrap up" is extremely common — it's a polite but clear signal that the meeting is ending. Usually followed by "any final questions?" or a summary of action points.

Register: Casual to professional. Meaning 1 and 2 are standard in any business setting.

Tags: phrasal verbs, meetings, business English, finishing