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.
Examples of pack in in a Sentence
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These glasses pack in a camera, a camera indicator for those privacy-conscious bystanders around you, microphones, and speakers for your favorite playlist.
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Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 15 Nov. 2023
The audience, packed in elbow-to-elbow, had to suffice with tiny two-steps and head bobbing.
—Chris Kelly, Washington Post, 13 Nov. 2023
Want tips on how to pack in a carry on, every time?
—Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 2 Nov. 2023
However, since it's made of a lightweight and stretchy polyester, the tray cover is foldable and thin enough to pack in nearly any tote bag or backpack.
—Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Oct. 2023
According to a report from Morning Consult, Gen Z is leading the pack in wanting to return to the office, with 90% who prefer the office citing productivity as a reason.
—Byleo Schwartz, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2023
Otherwise, scoop 1-tablespoon portions, freeze on a lined tray and then pack in a bag or container.
—Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 31 Oct. 2023
Lainey Wilson, the breakout country star who leads the pack in this year’s CMA Awards nominations, has announced a headlining tour that will take her across the U.S. in May through November of 2024.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 20 Oct. 2023
Voyageurs Wolf Project monitors packs in and around Voyageurs National Park, which includes more than 218,000 forested acres near the Canadian border.
—Kris Millgate, Field & Stream, 4 Oct. 2023
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Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 15 Nov. 2023
The audience, packed in elbow-to-elbow, had to suffice with tiny two-steps and head bobbing.
—Chris Kelly, Washington Post, 13 Nov. 2023
Want tips on how to pack in a carry on, every time?
—Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 2 Nov. 2023
However, since it's made of a lightweight and stretchy polyester, the tray cover is foldable and thin enough to pack in nearly any tote bag or backpack.
—Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Oct. 2023
According to a report from Morning Consult, Gen Z is leading the pack in wanting to return to the office, with 90% who prefer the office citing productivity as a reason.
—Byleo Schwartz, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2023
Otherwise, scoop 1-tablespoon portions, freeze on a lined tray and then pack in a bag or container.
—Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 31 Oct. 2023
Lainey Wilson, the breakout country star who leads the pack in this year’s CMA Awards nominations, has announced a headlining tour that will take her across the U.S. in May through November of 2024.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 20 Oct. 2023
Voyageurs Wolf Project monitors packs in and around Voyageurs National Park, which includes more than 218,000 forested acres near the Canadian border.
—Kris Millgate, Field & Stream, 4 Oct. 2023
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“Pack in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pack%20in. Accessed 1 Dec. 2023.
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