cover

/'kʌvə/

Thân thiện

The band performed a cover of a popular song at the concert.

Definition

1. Noun:

   • A thing that lies on, over, or around something, especially to protect, conceal, or enclose it: A "cover" is a physical object like a lid, top, or layer that is placed over something else.
   • Shelter or protection: "Cover" can refer to a place or means of shelter, concealment, or protection from danger or observation.
   • A recording of a song previously recorded by another artist: In music, a "cover" is a new performance or recording of a song that was originally made famous by a different artist.
   • A false identity or pretext: "Cover" can refer to a fabricated identity or story used to conceal one's true activities or intentions.
   • Insurance coverage: The protection provided by an insurance policy.
   • The binding of a book: The front, back, and spine of a book.

2. Verb:

   • To place something over or upon something else: To "cover" something means to put a layer or object on top of it.
   • To conceal or hide: To "cover" can mean to obscure something from view or knowledge.
   • To extend over a surface or area: To "cover" means to spread over or occupy a certain space.
   • To deal with or include: To "cover" a topic means to discuss, explain, or include it.
   • To provide protection or shelter: To "cover" someone or something means to shield or defend them.
   • To be sufficient to pay for: To "cover" a cost means to be enough money to pay for it.
   • To travel a distance: To "cover" a distance means to travel over it.
   • To report on an event: In journalism, to "cover" an event means to report the news about it.

Examples

• Noun:

  • She put the cover back on the pot.
  • The soldiers took cover behind the wall.
  • The band played a cover of a classic rock song.
  • His job as a salesman was just a cover for his espionage activities.
  • Does your health insurance cover dental work?
  • The book has a beautiful leather cover.

• Verb:

  • Please cover the food with plastic wrap.
  • Clouds covered the sun.
  • The city covers a large area.
  • This chapter covers the basics of grammar.
  • The fighter jets covered the ground troops.
  • This money should cover our expenses.
  • We covered 300 miles today.
  • A journalist was sent to cover the election.

Advanced Usage

• "under cover": acting secretly or with a hidden identity.
  • The agent worked under cover for years.
• "under the cover of": hidden or assisted by something (e.g., darkness, a pretext).
  • They escaped under the cover of night.
• "cover for someone": to temporarily do someone else's work or duties; to provide an alibi or excuse for someone.
  • Can you cover for me at the meeting tomorrow?
• "cover yourself": to take action to protect yourself from future blame or problems.
  • Keep all the emails to cover yourself.

Variants and Related Words

• Coverage (n): The extent to which something is covered; the reporting of an event by the media; the protection provided by insurance.
  • The news channel provided live coverage of the event.
• Covering (n): A layer that covers something.
  • A light covering of snow fell overnight.
• Covered (adj): Having a cover; overlaid with something.
  • a covered bridge
• Uncover (v): To remove a cover from; to discover.
  • The investigation uncovered new evidence.

Synonyms

• Noun: Lid, top, shelter, protection, binding, guise, pretext.
• Verb: Conceal, hide, overlay, coat, include, encompass, protect, shield, pay for, travel, report.

Related Phrasal Verbs

• Cover up: To conceal a mistake or crime.
  • They tried to cover up the scandal.
• Cover over: To completely cover something, often to hide it.
  • They covered over the old graffiti with paint.

Related Idioms

• Cover all the bases: To prepare for every possible contingency or aspect of a situation.
  • We need a plan that covers all the bases.
• Don't judge a book by its cover: You should not form an opinion about someone or something based solely on outward appearance.
  • He seems quiet, but don't judge a book by its cover—he's a brilliant speaker.
• Blow someone's cover: To reveal someone's secret identity or hidden activities.
  • A careless remark nearly blew her cover.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent)
   • her new name and passport are cover for her next assignment
2. a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else
   • they made a cover of a Beatles' song
3. a fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drink
4. fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations
   • artillery provided covering fire for the withdrawal
5. covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)
   • he removed the top of the carton
   • he couldn't get the top off of the bottle
   • put the cover back on the kettle
6. a natural object that covers or envelops
   • under a covering of dust
   • the fox was flushed from its cover
7. the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book
   • the book had a leather binding
8. the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it
   • the cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft
9. bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
   • he pulled the covers over his head and went to sleep
10. a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
    • a screen of trees afforded privacy
    • under cover of darkness
    • the brush provided a covert for game
    • the simplest concealment is to match perfectly the color of the background

Verb

1. clothe, as if for protection from the elements
   • cover your head!
2. sit on (eggs)
   • Birds brood
   • The female covers the eggs
3. be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game
4. play a higher card than the one previously played
   • Smith covered again
5. put something on top of something else
   • cover the meat with a lot of gravy
6. copulate with a female, used especially of horses
   • The horse covers the mare
7. cover as if with a shroud
   • The origins of this civilization are shrouded in mystery
8. spread over a surface to conceal or protect
   • This paint covers well
9. be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of
   • Is this enough to cover the check?
10. help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities
    • She is covering for our secretary who is ill this week
11. invest with a large or excessive amount of something
    • She covered herself with glory
12. make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities
    • he is compensating for being a bad father
13. protect by insurance
    • The insurance won't cover this
14. maintain a check on; especially by patrolling
    • The second officer covered the top floor
15. protect or defend (a position in a game)
    • he covered left field
16. hide from view or knowledge
    • The President covered the fact that he bugged the offices in the White House
17. to take an action to protect against future problems
    • Count the cash in the drawer twice just to cover yourself
18. hold within range of an aimed firearm
19. be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism
    • Snow reported on China in the 1950's
    • The cub reporter covered New York City
20. travel across or pass over
    • The caravan covered almost 100 miles each day
21. include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
    • This group encompasses a wide range of people from different backgrounds
    • this should cover everyone in the group
22. act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
    • This book deals with incest
    • The course covered all of Western Civilization
    • The new book treats the history of China
23. provide for
    • The grant doesn't cover my salary
24. span an interval of distance, space or time
    • The war extended over five years
    • The period covered the turn of the century
    • My land extends over the hills on the horizon
    • This farm covers some 200 acres
    • The Archipelago continues for another 500 miles
25. form a cover over
    • The grass covered the grave
26. provide with a covering or cause to be covered
    • cover her face with a handkerchief
    • cover the child with a blanket
    • cover the grave with flowers

Từ đồng nghĩa

• cover version
• cover song
• cover charge
• covering fire
• top
• covering
• natural covering
• binding
• book binding
• back
• screening
• masking
• blanket
• screen
• covert
• concealment
• wrap up
• brood
• hatch
• incubate
• overlay
• breed
• shroud
• enshroud
• hide
• compensate
• overcompensate