pack in

verb

packed in; packing in; packs in
British, informal
: to stop or quit
I have no intention of packing in just yet.

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However, with this newest iteration of its Vista, the firm has maintained its usual road-ready size while packing in some notable features, including an open living area with a home office, plus a full kitchen. New Atlas, 6 Sep. 2026 Gold Phoenix was near the back of the pack in the field of 11 until the far turn, when jockey Hector Berrios began urging him. Jay Posner, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026 While they’re often packed in water or oil, manufacturers may also add dairy ingredients as preservatives. Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 29 Aug. 2026 Places to Eat Since there are no restaurants on the Channel Islands themselves, visitors will need to pack in all of their food from the mainland. Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pack in

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“Pack in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pack%20in. Accessed 8 Sep. 2026.

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