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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Tidy up any crumbs on the edges by pressing the brownie onto the flat side of the scraper—this packs in any imperfections.
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Grace Kneebone, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2025
Arizona was middle of the pack in terms of passing yards per game allowed with 216.1 yards per game allowed in 2024.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 July 2025
Another user suggested that students pack in boxes or tote bags labeled with their name and room number to minimize the risk of losing items in the shuffle.
—Matthew Kelly
july 22, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2025
The pouch industry isn’t alone in that; energy drinks and coffee drinks can also pack in huge amounts of caffeine per serving, often also without clear labeling.
—Jamie Ducharme, NBC news, 20 July 2025
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Grace Kneebone, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2025
Arizona was middle of the pack in terms of passing yards per game allowed with 216.1 yards per game allowed in 2024.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 July 2025
Another user suggested that students pack in boxes or tote bags labeled with their name and room number to minimize the risk of losing items in the shuffle.
—Matthew Kelly
july 22, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2025
The pouch industry isn’t alone in that; energy drinks and coffee drinks can also pack in huge amounts of caffeine per serving, often also without clear labeling.
—Jamie Ducharme, NBC news, 20 July 2025
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 6 Aug. 2025.
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