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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The gold and silver trophies packed in the china cabinet of Dr. Vivek H. Murthy’s childhood home boast the surgeon general’s many talents, from dance performances to math competitions.
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Amanda Seitz, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2024
Despite its relatively small footprint, Nashville packs in tons of watering holes to wet your whistle.
—Liz Doupnik, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2024
This 20-inch wreath arrives packed in a smaller box, so take some time to fluff and arrange it so that the many layers of autumn are on full display.
—Barbara Bellesi Zito, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Aug. 2024
Top Highlights Since our last review of Affinity Designer, Serif has packed in plenty of updates, improvements, and some new capabilities.
—PCMAG, 8 Aug. 2024
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Amanda Seitz, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2024
Despite its relatively small footprint, Nashville packs in tons of watering holes to wet your whistle.
—Liz Doupnik, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2024
This 20-inch wreath arrives packed in a smaller box, so take some time to fluff and arrange it so that the many layers of autumn are on full display.
—Barbara Bellesi Zito, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Aug. 2024
Top Highlights Since our last review of Affinity Designer, Serif has packed in plenty of updates, improvements, and some new capabilities.
—PCMAG, 8 Aug. 2024
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“Pack in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pack%20in. Accessed 9 Sep. 2024.
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