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

Recent Examples on the Web

Stars like John Wayne, Henry Fonda and Shirley Temple enjoyed the privacy of their own tents, while extras, stuntmen and crew were packed in by fours. —The Arizona Republic, 19 Apr. 2024

The burgers come freshly butchered and packed in dry ice. —Lauren Finney Harden, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2024

And so off the Vora’s went in our tight group of seven and recently spent a week there and saw and packed in so much. —Shivani Vora, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024

They’re generously packed in a glass jar, ideal to store and reuse. —Grace McCarty, SELF, 13 Mar. 2024

Most significantly, researchers say, their DNA shows clear distinction. Transients — also called Bigg’s killer whales — hunt seals and other marine mammals in small packs in expansive waters stretching from Southern California to the Arctic Circle. —Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2024

The main house also packs in five bedrooms, and the upstairs master contains a private balcony, spa-style bath with soaking tub and a Rodeo Drive boutique-style dressing room. —James McClain, Robb Report, 27 Mar. 2024

Pineapple: Pineapple packs in vitamins C, A, K, phosphorus, zinc and calcium. —Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2024

Shoppers have complained about having to buy produce that has already been packed in plastic and priced. —Kim Severson, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2024