To place something over or upon, as for protection, concealment, or warmth. She covered the pot with a lid to keep the soup warm.
To deal with or include; to address or report on a topic or event. The journalist was assigned to cover the election results.
To travel a certain distance. We covered 200 miles on the first day of our road trip.
To provide insurance for something. The policy covers damage caused by natural disasters.
To substitute for someone temporarily. Can you cover for me at work while I'm on vacation?