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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Sardines are usually steamed before being packed in oil or water, while anchovies are cured with salt.
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Helen Carefoot, Verywell Health, 6 June 2025
Tuna packaged in water typically has fewer calories and less fat than tuna packed in oil.
7.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 5 June 2025
In the playoffs, Indiana and Oklahoma City have separated themselves from the pack in part due to their ability to limit opposing teams from scoring in transition.
—Kelly Iko, New York Times, 1 June 2025
Entrepreneur Richard Branson shares his favorite travel advice, including one must-have item everyone should pack in their carry-on.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2025
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Helen Carefoot, Verywell Health, 6 June 2025
Tuna packaged in water typically has fewer calories and less fat than tuna packed in oil.
7.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 5 June 2025
In the playoffs, Indiana and Oklahoma City have separated themselves from the pack in part due to their ability to limit opposing teams from scoring in transition.
—Kelly Iko, New York Times, 1 June 2025
Entrepreneur Richard Branson shares his favorite travel advice, including one must-have item everyone should pack in their carry-on.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 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 13 Jun. 2025.
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