Simple Definition of cover
. to put something over, on top of, or in front of (something else) especially in order to protect, hide, or close it
Full Definition of cover
cov·ered cov·er·ing play \ˈkəv-riŋ, ˈkə-və-\
transitive verb
1 a .
to guard from attack b (1) . to have within the range of one's guns. command (2) . to hold within range of an aimed firearm c (1) . to afford protection or security to. insure (2) . to afford protection against or compensation for <a policy cover ing loss by fire> d (1) . to guard (an opponent) in order to obstruct a play <a linebacker assigned to cover the tight end> (2) .
to be in position to receive a throw to (a base in baseball) <the shortstop was cover ing second> e (1) . to make provision for (a demand or charge) by means of a reserve or deposit <your balance is insufficient to cover the check> (2) . to maintain a check on especially by patrolling (3) . to protect by contrivance or expedient
2 a . to hide from sight or knowledge.
conceal < cover up a scandal> b . to lie over. envelop <a blanket cover ing her legs>
3 . to lay or spread something over. overlay < cover the seed bed with straw>
4 a . to spread over <snow cover ed the hills> b . to appear here and there on the surface of <a region cover ed with lakes>
5 . to place or set a cover or covering over < cover the pot>
6 a .
to copulate with (a female animal) <a horse cover s a mare> b .
Cover программа - да
to sit on and incubate (eggs)
7 . to invest with a large or excessive amount of something < cover ed herself with glory>
8 . to play a higher-ranking card on (a previously played card)
9 . to have sufficient scope to include or take into account <an examination cover ing a full year's work>
Define cover: to put something over, on top of, or in front of (something else) especially in order to protect, hide, or close it—cover in a sentence
