cover
18 ENTRIES FOUND:
- cover (verb)
- cover (noun)
- covered (adjective)
- covered wagon (noun)
- covering (noun)
- cover–up (noun)
- cover charge (noun)
- cover girl (noun)
- cover letter (noun)
- cover story (noun)
- dust cover (noun)
- ground cover (noun)
- re–cover (verb)
- base (noun)
- blow (verb)
- break (verb)
- separate (adjective)
- track (noun)
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Britannica Dictionary definition of COVER
1
:
to put something over, on top of, or in front of (something else) especially in order to protect, hide, or close it
[+ object]
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The gardener covered the soil with mulch.
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The furniture had been covered in a protective cloth.
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Be sure to cover the pot. [=put a cover on the pot]
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He covered his face with his hands. [=he put his hands over his face; he hid his face behind his hands]
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We covered the stains on the wall with a fresh coat of paint.
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You should cover your mouth when you cough.
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She covered her head with a scarf.
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tables covered with white linen
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He wears a hair piece to cover [=hide, conceal] his bald spot.
[no object]
— used in recipes and instructions
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The recipe said: “Reduce heat. Cover [=put a cover/lid on the pot/pan] and continue cooking for another 10 minutes.”
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Place the seed in the hole and cover with soil.
2
[+ object]
a
:
to be spread over or on top of (something)
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Water covered the floor.
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Snow covered the hills.
b
:
to be over much or all of the surface of (something)
— usually used as (be) covered
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Lakes cover much of the state.
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Much of the state is covered with lakes.
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The wall is completely covered with graffiti.
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His legs were covered in mosquito bites.
3
[+ object]
:
to pass over or through (an area, distance, etc.)
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The hikers covered long distances every day.
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The bird may cover thousands of miles during its migration.
4
[+ object]
a
:
to have (something) as a subject
:
to relate to or provide information about (a particular subject)
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The course will cover the country's early history.
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an exam covering a semester's worth of material
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This material was covered in the book's first chapter.
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We'd better get started because we have a lot (of information) to cover in one hour.
b
:
to relate to or have an effect on (something)
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The patent covers [=applies to] both kinds of devices/systems.
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The term “house” covers a wide array of buildings. [=many different kinds of buildings can be called houses]
5
[+ object]
:
to report news about (something)
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He is an experienced journalist who has covered several presidential campaigns.
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She covers political news for the network.
6
[+ object]
of insurance
a
:
to protect (someone) by promising to pay for loss, damage, etc.
:
to provide financial protection to (someone)
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The policy covers the traveler in any accident.
b
:
to provide protection by promising to pay for (a problem, accident, etc.)
:
to provide financial protection against (something)
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The policy covers water damage.
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a policy covering loss by fire
c
:
to provide payment for (something)
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My health insurance doesn't cover this treatment/drug.
7
[+ object]
a
:
to have enough money for (something)
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Your checking account balance will not cover the check. [=there is not enough money in your checking account to pay for the amount of the check]
b
:
to pay for (something)
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He has enough money to cover tuition, but he can't afford to buy the textbooks he needs.
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This money should cover the cost of repairing the wall.
8
[+ object]
a
:
to guard or protect (something or someone) by being ready to shoot a gun or fire a weapon
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The ships were covering approaches to the harbor.
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Officer Blake's partner yelled “Cover me!” and ran for the door.
b
:
to protect (yourself or someone else) from possible trouble or danger
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He was trying to cover himself by lying about his involvement in the scandal.
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(US, informal + impolite) He was trying to cover his ass/butt by lying.
9
[+ object]
a
sports
:
to guard (an opponent) as part of your team's effort to prevent the other team from scoring
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He was assigned to cover the tight end.
b
baseball
:
to be in a position to receive a throw to (a base)
—
see also cover all the bases at 1base
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The shortstop was covering second base.
10
[no object]
a
:
to help you by doing your job when you are away or not able to do it
— + for
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A coworker covered for me during my vacation.
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She'll be out for a week, so the rest of us will have to cover for her.
b
:
to hide the truth or lie for someone
— + for
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He covered for his friend, insisting that he hadn't seen him all day.
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[+ object]
a
:
to be responsible for selling or providing something to all the people in (an area) for a company, organization, etc.
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One salesperson covers the whole state.
b
:
to provide something to (a group of people)
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There should be enough of the vaccine to cover everyone.
12
[+ object]
:
to record or perform (a song that was previously recorded by someone else)
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The band has covered many hits from the 1980s.
cover up
[phrasal verb]
1
cover up
or
cover (something) up
or
cover up (something)
:
to cover yourself, part of your body, etc., with something (such as clothing or a blanket)
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She quickly covered up with a robe.
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She quickly covered herself up.
2
cover (something) up
or
cover up (something)
:
to prevent people from learning the truth about (something, such as a crime)
:
to hide (something)
—
see also cover-up
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They tried to cover up the crime/mistake/problem/scandal.
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I think they stole the money and then lied about it to cover up their guilt.
cover your tracks
have (got) someone or something covered
informal
:
to have done, gotten, or provided whatever is needed
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Don't worry about a thing. We've got you covered. [=we have taken care of everything that you might need]
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You don't need to buy soda for the party. We've already got that covered. [=we already have enough soda]
2
cover
/ˈkʌvɚ/
noun
plural
covers
2
cover
/ˈkʌvɚ/
noun
plural
covers
Britannica Dictionary definition of COVER
1
[count]
:
something that is put around or on top of another thing especially to protect, hide, or close it
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She placed a cover over the pan so that the oil wouldn't spatter.
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I put a cover on the sofa to protect it.
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a mattress cover
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I lifted the cover of the box and peeked inside.
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He unscrewed the cover [=top, lid] of the jar.
2
[count]
:
a blanket or sheet on a bed
— usually plural
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She was in bed lying under the covers.
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He threw off the covers and rose to begin the day.
3
[count]
a
:
the outer part of a book or magazine
—
see also cover girl, cover story
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There's a picture of the author on the book's back/front cover.
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The model appeared on the (front) covers of many weeklies.
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She read the book from cover to cover. [=she read all of the book]
b
:
the part of the case of a record album, CD, DVD, etc., that is seen from the outside
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The singer is posing in jeans and cowboy boots on the album cover.
4
:
something that covers the ground or the sky
—
see also ground cover
[singular]
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The ground was hidden under a cover of snow.
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The moon was hidden behind a thick cloud cover. [=behind thick clouds]
[noncount]
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areas of light plant cover [=areas in which there are few plants]
5
[noncount]
:
a place or situation in which you are protected
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The roof provided cover from the rain.
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The soldiers sought cover behind the wall.
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The officer ordered the soldiers to take cover as the enemy began shooting.
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The hikers took cover under a tree and waited for the storm to pass.
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The hikers ran/dashed/headed for cover as the storm approached.
◊ If you break cover, you come out from a place where you have been safe or hidden.
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The rabbit suddenly broke cover and ran across the field.
6
[noncount]
:
something that prevents actions, information, etc., from being seen or known
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The crime was committed under (the) cover of darkness/night. [=when it was dark; at night]
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an official speaking to a reporter under cover of anonymity [=with the understanding that the reporter would not reveal the official's name]
7
[count]
:
something that is not what it seems to be but is actually used to hide something else
— usually singular
—
see also undercover
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The business was a cover for a criminal gang.
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Her job as a consultant was just a cover for her true identity as a secret agent.
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He acts tough, but that's just a cover. He's a real softy underneath.
◊ A person who is under cover has his or her true identity hidden. The phrase usually describes a person (such as a police officer) who pretends to be someone else in order to get information.
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The policeman went under cover to collect more evidence.
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The agent was working under cover.
◊ To blow someone's cover is to reveal someone's true identity.
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The agent posed as a consultant until someone blew her cover.
8
[count]
:
a recording or performance of a song that was previously recorded by someone else
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a cover (version) of a popular song
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a cover band [=a band that plays songs previously recorded by other performers]
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10
[noncount]
British
:
insurance coverage
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a policy that provides cover [=(US) coverage] for loss by fire
11
[noncount]
:
protection from danger, an attack, etc.
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They had to land in enemy territory without any air cover. [=protection by military airplanes]
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traveling with the benefit of diplomatic cover [=the special protection that is given to a diplomat]
12
[noncount]
British
:
work done by someone other than the person who usually does it
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A small crew will provide emergency cover during the strike.
under separate cover
:
in a separate envelope
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The manuscript is being sent to you under separate cover.
