What does "cover up" mean?

Wrap up or enfold in order to protect. For example, Be sure to cover up the outdoor furniture in case of rain, or It's cold, so be sure to cover up the baby. [Late 1800s]
Conceal something, especially a crime, as in The opposition accused the President of covering up his assistant's suicide. [c. 1920]

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