cover betydelser och definitioner

To place something upon or over, so as to protect or conceal.

To overlay or spread with something: cover potatoes with gravy.

To put a cover or covering on.

To wrap up; clothe.

To invest (oneself) with a great deal of something: covered themselves with glory.

To spread over the surface of: Dust covered the table. Snow covered the ground.

To extend over: a farm covering more than 100 acres.

To copulate with (a female). Used especially of horses.

To sit on in order to hatch.

To hide or screen from view or knowledge; conceal: covered up his misdemeanors.

To protect or shield from harm, loss, or danger.

To protect by insurance: took out a new policy that will cover all our camera equipment.

To compensate or make up for.

To be sufficient to defray, meet, or offset the cost or charge of: had enough funds to cover her check.

To make provision for; take into account: The law does not cover all crimes.

To deal with; treat of: The book covers the feminist movement.

To travel or pass over; traverse: They covered 60 miles in two days.

To have as one's territory or sphere of work.

To be responsible for reporting the details of (an event or situation): Two reporters covered the news story.

To hold within the range and aim of a weapon, such as a firearm.

To protect, as from enemy attack, by occupying a strategic position.

Sports To guard (an opponent playing offense).

Sports To defend (a position or area): cover third base; cover the backcourt.

To match (an opponent's stake) in a wager.

To purchase (stock that one has shorted).