cover

• Substantiv, das etwas bezeichnet, das bedeckt oder schützt, zum Beispiel eine Abdeckung, ein Umschlag, eine Verpackung oder eine Schutzschicht.

A noun referring to something that covers or protects, such as a lid, lid, wrapper, or protective layer.

1. Lid or topA1formal

   Something that covers or protects the top or outside of something.

   Deckel

   • Put the cover back on the pot.
   • The book has a beautiful hard cover.
   • She lifted the cover of the box to see inside.

   Synonymecapcasingcoveringcowlenvelopehoodhousinglidmantletopwrapper

2. Outer layer or jacketA1formal

   The outer part of a book, magazine, or similar item.

   Umschlag

   • The magazine's cover features a celebrity interview.
   • He designed the album cover.
   • The book cover was torn from reading.

   Synonymebindingcasejacketsleevewrapper

3. Protection or shelterA2formal

   Something that provides protection or hiding.

   Deckung

   • They took cover from the rain under a tree.
   • The soldiers found cover behind the wall.
   • The insurance policy provides cover for accidents.

   Synonymecovertdefenseguardprotectionrefugesheltershield

   Antonymeexposurevulnerability

4. Insurance coverageB1formal

   The extent to which something is protected by insurance.

   Versicherungsschutz

   • Check your policy for cover on stolen items.
   • The plan offers full medical cover.
   • Does your insurance provide cover for natural disasters?

   Synonymecoverageindemnityinsuranceprotection

• Verb, das bedeutet, etwas über oder auf etwas anderes zu legen, oder ein Thema zu behandeln bzw. zu umfassen.

A verb used to indicate placing something over or upon something else, or to include or deal with a topic.

1. A1formal

   To place something over or upon something else to protect, hide, or enclose it.

   Etwas über etwas legen

   • Cover the food with plastic wrap.
   • She covered the table with a cloth.
   • Please cover the windows with curtains.

   Synonymeblanketcoatenvelopoverlayoverspreadwrap

   Antonymeexposerevealuncover

2. B1formal

   To include or deal with a particular subject or topic.

   Abdecken

   • The book covers all aspects of history.
   • The report covers the main issues.
   • This course covers basic programming concepts.

   Synonymeaddresscompriseconsidercontaindiscussembraceencompassincludeinvolvetreat

   Antonymeexcludeomit

3. B1formal

   To protect or defend someone or something from attack or danger.

   Schützen und verteidigen

   • The soldiers covered their position with fire.
   • He covered me during the escape.
   • The insurance covers damage from accidents.

   Synonymedefendguardprotectsheltershield

   Antonymeendangerexpose

4. Travel a distanceB2formal

   To travel a particular distance or area.

   Eine Strecke zurücklegen

   • They covered 500 miles in one day.
   • The reporter covered the entire event.
   • The team covered a lot of ground in their investigation.

   Synonymecrossgo acrossnegotiatepass overtraveltraverse

Phrasal-Variantencover forcover up