pack in
phrasal 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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In January, Harris and her husband, Doug Emhoff, were also photographed leaving a California store with groceries packed in a plastic bag.
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Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 19 Aug. 2025
This double-decker domicile packs in upwards of 380 square feet of indoor space across its two levels.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Aug. 2025
If you’ve been stuck in a wellness rut and are looking for small ways to nourish yourself, these recipes pack in the flavor and will help cement fiber into your daily routine.
—Ashia Aubourg, Outside, 16 Aug. 2025
That hefty frame packs in an impressive port array by Chromebook standards, including two USB Type-C, two USB Type-A, a microSD card reader, and a 3.5mm audio combo jack.
—Charles Jefferies, PC Magazine, 15 Aug. 2025
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Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 19 Aug. 2025
This double-decker domicile packs in upwards of 380 square feet of indoor space across its two levels.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Aug. 2025
If you’ve been stuck in a wellness rut and are looking for small ways to nourish yourself, these recipes pack in the flavor and will help cement fiber into your daily routine.
—Ashia Aubourg, Outside, 16 Aug. 2025
That hefty frame packs in an impressive port array by Chromebook standards, including two USB Type-C, two USB Type-A, a microSD card reader, and a 3.5mm audio combo jack.
—Charles Jefferies, PC Magazine, 15 Aug. 2025
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“Pack in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pack%20in. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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