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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Cruisers were never really about chasing lap times or packing in as much technology as possible. — New Atlas, 22 Sep. 2026 The show is in the heart of campuses across the country, with tailgaters, students, and opposing fans packing in like sardines around the set, holding clever signs hoping to be featured on the broadcast. — Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2026 After last week’s pseudo-bottle episode came up short, the Apple TV series packed in 44 minutes of character development, wrapped up mini plotlines and launched a classic, low-stakes dilemma for our titular football coach. — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2026 At night, the venue hosts an early show and a late show, packing in six bands or more. — Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 17 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 30 Sep. 2026.

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