1. to place or position something at the beginning and end of a sequence, event, or period to frame or enclose it
Usage: present participle of 'bookend'

1. the act or practice of placing items, events, or ideas at the beginning and end of something to create a frame or structure
Usage: gerund form; often used in media, literature, and event planning

Examples

• The film uses bookending scenes to show the character's transformation from beginning to end.
• Bookending the conference with keynote speeches helped establish the main themes.
• The author is bookending the novel with identical passages to create a circular narrative.
• By bookending the event with music and speeches, the organizers created a memorable experience.
• The documentary uses bookending interviews to frame the historical narrative.
• Bookending the season with home games gave the team an advantage.
• She enjoyed bookending her day with morning and evening meditation.