Cover over

phrasal verb

To place an object, material, or substance over something in order to hide or protect it.

After painting, he quickly covered over the wet patches with newspaper.
Visual representation of "cover over" - To place an object, material, or substance over something in order to hide or protect it.

Often appears as...

  • cover over with
  • cover over holes
phrasal verb

To hide, ignore or forget something, especially a problem or a difficult situation.

The government tried to cover over the corruption scandal, but it was too big to hide.
Visual representation of "cover over" - To hide, ignore or forget something, especially a problem or a difficult situation.

Often appears as...

  • cover over scandal
  • cover overincident
phrasal verb

To place an object, material, or substance over something in order to hide or protect it.

After painting, he quickly covered over the wet patches with newspaper.
Visual representation of "cover over" - To place an object, material, or substance over something in order to hide or protect it.

Often appears as...

  • cover over with
  • cover over holes
phrasal verb

To hide, ignore or forget something, especially a problem or a difficult situation.

The government tried to cover over the corruption scandal, but it was too big to hide.
Visual representation of "cover over" - To hide, ignore or forget something, especially a problem or a difficult situation.

Often appears as...

  • cover over scandal
  • cover overincident
Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "cover over"
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Physical Hidden

Used when something is physically concealed for protection or secrecy.

Illustration for Physical Hidden
He covered over his garden tools with a tarp to protect them from rain.
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Temporary Solution

Indicates a quick fix that might not be a long-term solution.

Illustration for Temporary Solution
She covered over the broken window with cardboard until it could be repaired.
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Protection Intent

Highlights the intention to shield or safeguard something from damage.

Illustration for Protection Intent
To prevent scratches, they covered over the new floor with rugs.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Physical Hidden

Used when something is physically concealed for protection or secrecy.

Illustration for Physical Hidden
He covered over his garden tools with a tarp to protect them from rain.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Temporary Solution

Indicates a quick fix that might not be a long-term solution.

Illustration for Temporary Solution
She covered over the broken window with cardboard until it could be repaired.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Protection Intent

Highlights the intention to shield or safeguard something from damage.

Illustration for Protection Intent
To prevent scratches, they covered over the new floor with rugs.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Physical Hidden

Used when something is physically concealed for protection or secrecy.

Illustration for Physical Hidden
He covered over his garden tools with a tarp to protect them from rain.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Temporary Solution

Indicates a quick fix that might not be a long-term solution.

Illustration for Temporary Solution
She covered over the broken window with cardboard until it could be repaired.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Protection Intent

Highlights the intention to shield or safeguard something from damage.

Illustration for Protection Intent
To prevent scratches, they covered over the new floor with rugs.
Visual representation of the word "Cover over"

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