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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Beats Headphones Early Prime Day Deal The Beats Solo 4 keeps that classic Beats look while packing in some pretty solid upgrades. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026 Cam Schlittler, who sent the Red Sox packing in Game 3 of last year’s Wild Card Series, is going to start Game 1. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 27 Sep. 2026 It is commonly sold in balls, logs, or smaller pieces and is often packed in water or whey to help preserve its freshness. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2026 The report also noted Manhattan was one of the most crowded places in the country, packing in 73,293 residents per square mile. — Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 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 4 Oct. 2026.

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