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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The new generators packed in many more tubes, which led to quicker wear, which led to a leak of radioactive steam.
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Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 28 May 2026
The formula also packs in microbiome-friendly ferments like Lactobacillus, Lactococcus, Bifida, and Saccharomyces extracts, alongside a nourishing blend of rosemary, peppermint, argan, castor, moringa, rosehip, jojoba, and soybean oils to support both scalp health and softer, silkier strands.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 27 May 2026
Some Democrats are waiting to cast their ballots to see if one candidate breaks away from the pack in the final days, relying on polling to help make their decision.
—ABC News, 27 May 2026
The 22-deck mega ship packs in one of the largest kids clubs at sea, plus bumper cars, roller skating, waterslides, a ropes course, and the Cliffhanger—the cruise industry’s first overwater swing ride.
—Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 May 2026
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Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 28 May 2026
The formula also packs in microbiome-friendly ferments like Lactobacillus, Lactococcus, Bifida, and Saccharomyces extracts, alongside a nourishing blend of rosemary, peppermint, argan, castor, moringa, rosehip, jojoba, and soybean oils to support both scalp health and softer, silkier strands.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 27 May 2026
Some Democrats are waiting to cast their ballots to see if one candidate breaks away from the pack in the final days, relying on polling to help make their decision.
—ABC News, 27 May 2026
The 22-deck mega ship packs in one of the largest kids clubs at sea, plus bumper cars, roller skating, waterslides, a ropes course, and the Cliffhanger—the cruise industry’s first overwater swing ride.
—Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 May 2026
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“Pack in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pack%20in. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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