1. To arrange or fold (something) about as cover or protection: She wrapped her fur coat closely about herself. 2. To cover, envelop, or encase, as by folding or coiling something about: wrapped my head in a scarf. 3. To enclose, especially in paper, and fasten: wrap a package; wrapped up the peelings. 4. To clasp, fold, or coil about something: She wrapped her arms about his neck. 5. To move (text that will not fit on a line) automatically to the following line. 6. To envelop and obscure: Fog wrapped the city. 7. To surround or involve in a specified quality or atmosphere: The plan was wrapped in secrecy. 8. To engross: She was wrapped in thought.