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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High-quality chocolate is packed in foil bags, which keep the product inside protected from light and moisture.
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Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 13 May 2025
Additional Shipping Details Cookies are not packed in a cooler box.
—Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 9 May 2025
But industry analysts say that Thunderbolts*’s A-minus CinemaScore, healthy word-of-mouth buzz, and overwhelmingly positive critical notices mean the movie has a good chance of continuing to pack in audiences through Memorial Day.
—Chris Lee, Vulture, 6 May 2025
When the cab was stuck in traffic, hawkers pressed close to the window and urged me to buy a pair of glasses, or some roasted cashews, packed in repurposed plastic water bottles.
—Nelson C.j., New York Times, 4 May 2025
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Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 13 May 2025
Additional Shipping Details Cookies are not packed in a cooler box.
—Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 9 May 2025
But industry analysts say that Thunderbolts*’s A-minus CinemaScore, healthy word-of-mouth buzz, and overwhelmingly positive critical notices mean the movie has a good chance of continuing to pack in audiences through Memorial Day.
—Chris Lee, Vulture, 6 May 2025
When the cab was stuck in traffic, hawkers pressed close to the window and urged me to buy a pair of glasses, or some roasted cashews, packed in repurposed plastic water bottles.
—Nelson C.j., New York Times, 4 May 2025
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“Pack in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pack%20in. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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