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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Metropolitan Area Leading the pack in Black women’s economic advancement, the DMV (D.C.-Maryland-Virginia) shows why representation matters.
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 4 Nov. 2024
This set is packed in a leatherette box and includes: 8.8 ounces of imperial hybrid caviar, french blini crème fraîche, a paramount caviar tin opener and mother of pearl spoon.
—Kaila Yu, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Plus, this kind of slipper is suitable for both warm and cool climates and can easily be packed in a suitcase without unnecessary bulk.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2024
The hardcover packs in photos and essays from prominent Vietnamese scholars and stars.
—Anh Do, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2024
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 4 Nov. 2024
This set is packed in a leatherette box and includes: 8.8 ounces of imperial hybrid caviar, french blini crème fraîche, a paramount caviar tin opener and mother of pearl spoon.
—Kaila Yu, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Plus, this kind of slipper is suitable for both warm and cool climates and can easily be packed in a suitcase without unnecessary bulk.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2024
The hardcover packs in photos and essays from prominent Vietnamese scholars and stars.
—Anh Do, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2024
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“Pack in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pack%20in. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.
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