- enfold someone in something
- enfold someone in somethingto wrap or contain someone in something. •
He enfolded the tiny baby in a soft blanket.
•Sarah enfolded herself in the silk sheets and giggled with glee.
Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
enfold someone in something
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enfold — [[t]ɪnfo͟ʊld[/t]] enfolds, enfolding, enfolded 1) VERB If something enfolds an object or person, they cover, surround, or are wrapped around that object or person. [LITERARY] [V n] Aurora felt the opium haze enfold her... [be V ed in n] Wood was… … English dictionary
enfold — UK [ɪnˈfəʊld] / US [ɪnˈfoʊld] verb [transitive] Word forms enfold : present tense I/you/we/they enfold he/she/it enfolds present participle enfolding past tense enfolded past participle enfolded formal to surround or enclose someone or something … English dictionary
enfold — en|fold [ınˈfəuld US ˈfould] v [T] formal to cover or surround someone or something completely ▪ The wizard screamed as the darkness enfolded him. ▪ He reached out to enfold her in his arms … Dictionary of contemporary English
enfold — en|fold [ ın fould ] verb transitive FORMAL to surround or enclose someone or something … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
lap someone/thing in — literary enfold someone or something protectively in. → lap … English new terms dictionary
lap — lap1 noun 1》 the flat area between the waist and knees of a seated person. 2》 archaic a hanging flap on a garment or a saddle. Phrases fall (or drop) into someone s lap be acquired by or happen to someone without any effort. in someone s lap as… … English new terms dictionary
lap — Ⅰ. lap [1] ► NOUN ▪ the flat area between the waist and knees of a seated person. ● fall (or drop) into someone s lap Cf. ↑fall into someone s lap ● in someone s lap Cf. ↑in someone s lap … English terms dictionary
lapful — Ⅰ. lap [1] ► NOUN ▪ the flat area between the waist and knees of a seated person. ● fall (or drop) into someone s lap Cf. ↑fall into someone s lap ● in someone s lap Cf. ↑in someone s lap … English terms dictionary
wind — wind1 [wɪnd] noun 1》 the perceptible natural movement of the air, especially in the form of a current blowing from a particular direction. ↘the rush of air caused by a fast moving body. 2》 breath as needed in physical exertion, speech,… … English new terms dictionary
in|volv´er — in|volve «ihn VOLV», transitive verb, volved, volv|ing. 1. to have as a necessary part, condition, or result; take in; include: »Housekeeping involves cooking, washing dishes, sweeping, and cleaning. Any man s death diminishes me, because I am… … Useful english dictionary
in|volve — «ihn VOLV», transitive verb, volved, volv|ing. 1. to have as a necessary part, condition, or result; take in; include: »Housekeeping involves cooking, washing dishes, sweeping, and cleaning. Any man s death diminishes me, because I am involved in … Useful english dictionary
