pack out

phrasal verb

packed out; packing out; packs out
British
: to cause (a place) to be filled with people
The band still packs out stadiums throughout the world.
: to fill (a place)
Over 600 people packed out the theatre.

Examples of pack out in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The flower market opens at 5 a.m., but many vendors start packing out at 10 a.m. Paola Briseño-Gonzalez, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024 Despite the decades of success, awards and accolades resulting in the band still actively packing out arenas in 2024, there was once a time where fans quite literally threw food scraps at the group. Chris Barilla, Peoplemag, 1 Sep. 2024 The historic success of her globe-conquering Eras Tour has packed out stadiums across the country. Kyle Denis, Billboard, 14 Aug. 2024 Only hike and walk on durable surfaces (no cutting switchbacks), respect wildlife, and pack out all your trash (yes, even that used toilet paper). Emily Pennington, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Feb. 2023 Two tomato stakes and a piece of anti-aircraft netting can work just as well and are easy to pack in, pack out, and move if need be. M.d. Johnson, Field & Stream, 11 July 2024 Some pack out their trash; others leave behind broken glass, debris from fires and shotgun shells from target shooting. Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2024 New rules this year required climbers to pack out their own excrement, which does not fully degrade on the frigid mountain. Aishwarya Thapa Chhetri, NBC News, 16 June 2024 The hundreds of daily overnight campers can use composting toilets on site and are asked to pack out refuse. CBS News, 14 June 2024

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“Pack out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pack%20out. Accessed 1 Nov. 2024.

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