covered
verb
- To place something over or upon, as to conceal or protect.
"He covered the baby with a blanket."
- To be over or upon, as to conceal or protect.
"The blanket covered the baby."
- To be upon all of, so as to completely conceal.
"Regular hexagons can cover the plane."
- To set upon all of, so as to completely conceal.
"You can cover the plane with regular hexagons."
- To put on one's hat.
- To invest (oneself with something); to bring upon (oneself).
"The heroic soldier covered himself with glory."
- (of a publication) To discuss thoroughly; to provide coverage of.
"The magazine covers such diverse topics as politics, news from the world of science, and the economy."
- To deal with or include someone or something.
- To be enough money for.
"Ten dollars should cover lunch."
- To act as a replacement.
"I need to take off Tuesday. Can you cover for me?"
- To have as an assignment or responsibility.
"Can you cover the morning shift tomorrow? I'll give you off next Monday instead."
- To make a cover version of (a song that was originally recorded by another artist).
- (law enforcement) To protect using an aimed firearm and the threat of firing; or to protect using continuous, heaving fire at or in the direction of the enemy so as to force the enemy to remain in cover; or to threaten using an aimed firearm.
- To provide insurance coverage for.
"Does my policy cover accidental loss?"
- To copulate with (said of certain male animals such as dogs and horses).
"I would like to have my bitch covered next spring."
- To protect or control (a piece or square).
"In order to checkmate a king on the side of the board, the five squares adjacent to the king must all be covered."
- To extend over a given period of time or range, to occupy, to stretch over a given area.
- To defend a particular player or area.
adjective
- Overlaid (with) or enclosed (within something).
- Prepared for, or having dealt with, some matter
"With my insurance, I am covered for earthquake damage."
- Than whom another player has more money available for betting.
"John has $100 on the table, while Jill only has $75. John has Jill covered."
- Wearing one's hat.
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