operio

Latin

verb
Definitions
  • I cover (over something); envelop.
  • (by extension) I shut, close.
  • (figuratively) I hide, conceal, dissemble.
  • (figuratively) I overwhelm, burden.
  • (figuratively) I atone for, cover, cause to be forgotten.

Etymology

Derived from Proto-Indo-European *h₁epi (at, near, on, upon, against), *h₂wer- (bind, hang, shut, cover, moisten, flow).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*h₂wer-

Gloss

bind, hang, shut, cover, moisten, flow

Concept
Semantic Field

Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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