covering

A material, layer, or object placed over something to protect, conceal, or decorate it; also refers to the action of placing something over another thing, or to insurance protection, media reporting, or a substitute arrangement.

ruМатериал или слой для защиты, укрытия или украшения; действие по накрытию; страховое обеспечение; освещение в СМИ; временная заменаesMaterial o capa que se usa para proteger, ocultar o decorar algo; acción de cubrir; cobertura de un seguro; reportaje o tratamiento informativo en los medios; sustitución temporal de alguien.frMatériau ou couche servant à protéger, recouvrir ou décorer ; action de recouvrir ; prise en charge par une assurance ; couverture médiatique ; remplacement temporaire.deMaterial oder Schicht zum Schutz, Abdecken oder Verzieren; Handlung des Bedeckens; Versicherungsschutz; Medienberichterstattung; vorübergehende Vertretung.ptMaterial ou camada que serve para proteger, cobrir ou decorar; ato de cobrir algo; cobertura de seguro; cobertura jornalística; substituição temporária de alguém.zh用于保护、遮蔽或装饰的材料或层；覆盖的动作；保险保障；媒体报道；临时替代。arمادة أو طبقة تُستخدم للحماية أو التغطية أو الزينة؛ فعل التغطية أو الستر؛ التأمين أو الحماية المالية؛ التغطية الإعلامية؛ النيابة المؤقتة عن شخص.

1. Protective or decorative layer B1 formal technical

   A material, fabric, or object designed to be placed over a surface or item to shield it from damage, conceal its appearance, or enhance its aesthetic qualities, commonly used in construction, manufacturing, and interior design.

   • The furniture was protected with a durable fabric covering during transportation.
   • Architects selected weather-resistant materials for the roof covering to ensure longevity.
   • She chose a decorative covering for the table that complemented the room's color scheme.
   • Industrial equipment often requires specialized coverings to prevent corrosion and wear.
   • The bookbinding process includes applying a protective covering to preserve the pages.

   ruПокрытие, защитный слой, накидкаescubierta protectora o decorativafrRevêtement protecteur ou décoratifdeAbdeckung, Schutzschicht, BezugptCobertura, camada protetora, capazh覆盖物，保护层，罩子arغطاء، طبقة حماية، غلاف

   Sinónimos: blanketcasingcladdingcoatingcoverfacingfinishlayeroverlaysheathveneerwrapping

2. Act of placing something over another B2 formal

   The process or action of positioning a material, object, or layer on top of or around something else, often performed to achieve protection, concealment, insulation, or preparation for further processing.

   • The covering of sensitive documents is required before archival storage.
   • Proper covering of wounds helps prevent infection and promotes healing.
   • The covering of outdoor equipment before winter reduces maintenance costs.
   • Artists often begin with the covering of the canvas in a base coat before painting.
   • The covering of seeds with soil at the correct depth is essential for germination.

   ruНакрывание, укрытие, покрытие (действие)esacción de cubrirfrAction de recouvrirdeAbdecken, Bedecken, Überziehen (Handlung)ptCobrimento, cobertura (ação)zh覆盖，遮盖（动作）arالتغطية، التغطي، الإغطاء (فعل التغطية)

   Sinónimos: coatingenvelopingmaskingshieldingveilingwrapping

   Antónimos: exposureremovalrevelationuncovering

3. Insurance or financial protection C1 formal business

   A contractual arrangement in which an insurer agrees to compensate for specified losses, damages, or liabilities in exchange for premium payments, providing financial security against unforeseen events.

   • The policy provides comprehensive covering for property damage caused by natural disasters.
   • Employees should review their health covering options during open enrollment periods.
   • Travel insurance often includes covering for trip cancellations and medical emergencies.
   • Business owners seek adequate covering to protect against liability claims.
   • The new regulation mandates minimum covering requirements for all commercial vehicles.

   ruСтраховое покрытие, защитаescobertura (de seguro)frCouverture d'assurancedeVersicherungsschutz, DeckungptCobertura, proteçãozh保险保障，承保范围arتغطية تأمينية

   Sinónimos: assurancecovercoverageindemnityinsuranceprotection

4. Media reporting or journalistic attention B2 formal political

   The act of documenting, analyzing, and disseminating information about events, issues, or topics through news outlets, broadcasts, or digital platforms, serving to inform the public and shape discourse.

   • The international summit received extensive covering from major news organizations.
   • Investigative covering of corporate practices led to significant regulatory reforms.
   • Local journalists provided detailed covering of the community development project.
   • Social media has transformed the speed and reach of event covering worldwide.
   • Ethical guidelines require balanced and accurate covering of controversial topics.

   ruОсвещение в СМИ, репортажescobertura mediáticafrcouverture médiatiquedeMedienberichterstattung, BerichterstattungptCobertura jornalísticazh媒体报道arتغطية إعلامية

   Sinónimos: coveragejournalismreportagereporting

• coverings plural form

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

ruГлагол, обозначающий размещение чего-либо поверх или на чём-либо другом, или охват/рассмотрение темы.esVerbo que significa poner algo encima de otra cosa o sobre una superficie, o bien abarcar, tratar o incluir un tema o ámbito. También puede referirse a proteger u ocuparse de algo.frVerbe signifiant placer quelque chose sur ou au-dessus d'une autre chose, ou inclure/traiter un sujet.deVerb, das bedeutet, etwas über oder auf etwas anderes zu legen, oder ein Thema zu behandeln bzw. zu umfassen.ptVerbo que indica colocar algo sobre ou em cima de outra coisa, ou abranger/tratar de um assunto.zh表示把某物放在另一物之上或覆盖其上，也指涵盖、涉及某个话题或范围。arفعل يدل على وضع شيء فوق شيء آخر أو عليه، أو على تناول موضوع ما أو شموله.

1. Place something over A1 formal

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

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

   ruНакрытьescubrirfrcouvrir (recouvrir d'une protection)deEtwas über etwas legenptCobrirzh盖上arغطّى

   Sinónimos: blanketcoatenvelopoverlayoverspreadwrap

   Antónimos: exposerevealuncover

2. Include or deal with B1 formal

   To include or deal with a particular subject or topic.

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

   ruОхватыватьesTratar o abarcar un temafrcouvrir, traiterdeAbdeckenptAbordarzh涵盖arيشمل

   Sinónimos: addresscompriseconsidercontaindiscussembraceencompassincludeinvolvetreat

   Antónimos: excludeomit

3. Protect or defend B1 formal

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

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

   ruЗащищатьesProteger o defenderfrProtéger ou défendredeSchützen und verteidigenptProtegerzh掩护arيحمي

   Sinónimos: defendguardprotectsheltershield

   Antónimos: endangerexpose

4. Travel a distance B2 formal

   To travel a particular distance or area.

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

   ruПройти расстояниеesCubrir una distanciafrparcourir une distancedeEine Strecke zurücklegenptPercorrer uma distânciazh走完一段距离arقطع مسافة

   Sinónimos: crossgo acrossnegotiatepass overtraveltraverse

• covered past participle
• covered past simple
• covering present participle
• covers third person singular

Variantes phrasal: cover forcover up