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cover

/ˈkʌvɚ/

US UK

verb

-ers; -ered; -ering

to put something over, on top of, or in front of (something else) especially in order to protect, hide, or close it [+ obj]

The gardener covered the soil with mulch.

The furniture had been covered in a protective cloth.

Be sure to cover the pot. [=put a cover on the pot]

He covered his face with his hands. [=he put his hands over his face; he hid his face behind his hands]

We covered the stains on the wall with a fresh coat of paint.

You should cover your mouth when you cough.

She covered her head with a scarf.

tables covered with white linen

He wears a hair piece to cover [=hide, conceal] his bald spot. [no obj] - used in recipes and instructions

The recipe said: Reduce heat. Cover [=put a cover/lid on the pot/pan] and continue cooking for another 10 minutes.

Place the seed in the hole and cover with soil.

[+ obj] to be spread over or on top of (something)

Water covered the floor.

Snow covered the hills.

to be over much or all of the surface of (something)

Lakes cover much of the state.

usually used as (be) covered

Much of the state is covered with lakes.

The wall is completely covered with graffiti.

His legs were covered in mosquito bites.

[+ obj] :to pass over or through (an area, distance, etc.)

The hikers covered long distances every day.

The bird may cover thousands of miles during its migration.

[+ obj] to have (something) as a subject :to relate to or provide information about (a particular subject)

The course will cover the country's early history.

an exam covering a semester's worth of material

This material was covered in the book's first chapter.

We'd better get started because we have a lot (of information) to cover in one hour.

to relate to or have an effect on (something)

The patent covers [=applies to] both kinds of devices/systems.

The term house covers a wide array of buildings. [=many different kinds of buildings can be called houses]

[+ obj] :to report news about (something)

He is an experienced journalist who has covered several presidential campaigns.

She covers political news for the network.

[+ obj] of insurance

to protect (someone) by promising to pay for loss, damage, etc. :to provide financial protection to (someone)

The policy covers the traveler in any accident.

to provide protection by promising to pay for (a problem, accident, etc.) :to provide financial protection against (something)

The policy covers water damage.

a policy covering loss by fire

to provide payment for (something)

My health insurance doesn't cover this treatment/drug.

[+ obj] to have enough money for (something)

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]

to pay for (something)

He has enough money to cover tuition, but he can't afford to buy the textbooks he needs.

This money should cover the cost of repairing the wall.

[+ obj] to guard or protect (something or someone) by being ready to shoot a gun or fire a weapon

The ships were covering approaches to the harbor.

Officer Blake's partner yelled Cover me! and ran for the door.

to protect (yourself or someone else) from possible trouble or danger

He was trying to cover himself by lying about his involvement in the scandal.

(US, informal + impolite) He was trying to cover his ass/butt by lying.

[+ obj] a sports :to guard (an opponent) as part of your team's effort to prevent the other team from scoring

He was assigned to cover the tight end.

b baseball :to be in a position to receive a throw to (a base)

The shortstop was covering second base. - see also cover all the bases at 1base

[no obj]

to help you by doing your job when you are away or not able to do it - + for

A coworker covered for me during my vacation.

She'll be out for a week, so the rest of us will have to cover for her.

to hide the truth or lie for someone - + for

He covered for his friend, insisting that he hadn't seen him all day.

[+ obj] to be responsible for selling or providing something to all the people in (an area) for a company, organization, etc.

One salesperson covers the whole state.

to provide something to (a group of people)

There should be enough of the vaccine to cover everyone.

[+ obj] :to record or perform (a song that was previously recorded by someone else)

The band has covered many hits from the 1980s.

cover up

[phrasal verb]

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)

She quickly covered up with a robe.

She quickly covered herself up.

cover (something) up or cover up (something) :to prevent people from learning the truth about (something, such as a crime) :to hide (something)

They tried to cover up the crime/mistake/problem/scandal.

I think they stole the money and then lied about it to cover up their guilt. - see also cover-up

cover your tracks

xem track

have (got) someone or something covered

informal :to have done, gotten, or provided whatever is needed

Don't worry about a thing. We've got you covered. [=we have taken care of everything that you might need]

You don't need to buy soda for the party. We've already got that covered. [=we already have enough soda]

noun

plural -ers

[count] :something that is put around or on top of another thing especially to protect, hide, or close it

She placed a cover over the pan so that the oil wouldn't spatter.

I put a cover on the sofa to protect it.

a mattress cover

I lifted the cover of the box and peeked inside.

He unscrewed the cover [=top, lid] of the jar.

[count] :a blanket or sheet on a bed - usually plural

She was in bed lying under the covers.

He threw off the covers and rose to begin the day.

[count] the outer part of a book or magazine

There's a picture of the author on the book's back/front cover.

The model appeared on the (front) covers of many weeklies.

She read the book from cover to cover. [=she read all of the book] - see also cover girl, cover story

the part of the case of a record album, CD, DVD, etc., that is seen from the outside

The singer is posing in jeans and cowboy boots on the album cover.

something that covers the ground or the sky [singular]

The ground was hidden under a cover of snow.

The moon was hidden behind a thick cloud cover. [=behind thick clouds] [noncount]

areas of light plant cover [=areas in which there are few plants] - see also ground cover

[noncount] :a place or situation in which you are protected

The roof provided cover from the rain.

The soldiers sought cover behind the wall.

The officer ordered the soldiers to take cover as the enemy began shooting.

The hikers took cover under a tree and waited for the storm to pass.

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.

The rabbit suddenly broke cover and ran across the field.

[noncount] :something that prevents actions, information, etc., from being seen or known

The crime was committed under (the) cover of darkness/night. [=when it was dark; at night]

an official speaking to a reporter under cover of anonymity [=with the understanding that the reporter would not reveal the official's name]

[count] :something that is not what it seems to be but is actually used to hide something else - usually singular

The business was a cover for a criminal gang.

Her job as a consultant was just a cover for her true identity as a secret agent.

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.

The policeman went under cover to collect more evidence.

The agent was working under cover.

To blow someone's cover is to reveal someone's true identity.

The agent posed as a consultant until someone blew her cover. - see also undercover

[count] :a recording or performance of a song that was previously recorded by someone else

a cover (version) of a popular song

a cover band [=a band that plays songs previously recorded by other performers]

[count] informal :cover charge

The nightclub has a $5 cover.

[noncount] Brit :insurance coverage

a policy that provides cover [=(US) coverage] for loss by fire

[noncount] :protection from danger, an attack, etc.

They had to land in enemy territory without any air cover. [=protection by military airplanes]

traveling with the benefit of diplomatic cover [=the special protection that is given to a diplomat]

[noncount] Brit :work done by someone other than the person who usually does it

A small crew will provide emergency cover during the strike.

under separate cover

in a separate envelope

The manuscript is being sent to you under separate cover.

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