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Meaning ofcoverin English

cover

us//ˈkʌvər//uk//ˈkʌvə//

Pluralcovers
Past Tensecovered
Participle Verbcovering
Third Person Singularcovers

Definitions

Noun
1. book or magazine wrapping
2. protective layer (for objects); shielding from elements
3. new performance of a recorded song; version
  The band released a cover of the popular song.
4. a protective cloth for items; shielding from damage
  The company provides a cover for electronic devices against water damage.
Verb
1. place over to conceal or protect
  She used a blanket to cover the broken chair.
2. to protect using aimed firepower; defend a position
  The soldiers were ordered to cover the left flank during the battle.
3. to defend (a player or area) in sports
  The defender had to cover the opponent's best player to prevent scoring.
4. to protect from attack; provide general defense
  The army general ordered troops to cover the city from enemy invasion.
5. to protect (using force or defense); guard
  The police will cover the event to prevent any violence.
6. to insure or protect financially
  The insurance company will cover the costs of medical treatment.
7. to supply funds; pay for something
  The company will cover the expenses for the conference.
8. to be sufficient in amount; meet costs
  The donation was enough to cover the costs of the charity event.
9. to discuss or include thoroughly; provide coverage
  The journalist will cover the news story in detail.
10. to thoroughly discuss or report on a topic
  The professor will cover the entire syllabus in the letcure.
11. to encompass or handle something
  The new policy will cover all aspects of customer service.
12. have as an assignment; responsibility
  The journalist was assigned to cover the sports news.
13. to broadcast local content instead of network material
  The local station will cover the network news with their own program.
14. to record a new version (of a song)
  The musician decided to cover a classic song for her new album.
15. to provide an alibi; make excuses
  The employee tried to cover for his colleague's absence by making excuses.
16. to extend over time; occupy a given area
  The new supermarket will cover the entire weekend with special promotions.
17. to travel a certain distance; complete a journey
  The hikers managed to cover the entire mountain trail in one day.
18. to prepare a table for dining
  The waiter began to cover the table with a beautiful tablecloth.
19. defend a player or area
  The defender had to cover the opponent's star player to prevent them from scoring.

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