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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This double-decker domicile packs in upwards of 380 square feet of indoor space across its two levels.
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Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Apr. 2025
The last wolf legally shot in California was in 1924, and by 1930 they were gone from almost the entire country, except for a small pack in northern Minnesota.
—Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2025
During the prime Butler years, Miami was middle of the pack in this metric.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2025
The Li-ion batteries that power everything from smartphones to electric cars are usually packed in rigid, sealed enclosures that prevent stresses from damaging their components and keep air from coming into contact with their flammable and toxic electrolytes.
—ArsTechnica, 14 Apr. 2025
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Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Apr. 2025
The last wolf legally shot in California was in 1924, and by 1930 they were gone from almost the entire country, except for a small pack in northern Minnesota.
—Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2025
During the prime Butler years, Miami was middle of the pack in this metric.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2025
The Li-ion batteries that power everything from smartphones to electric cars are usually packed in rigid, sealed enclosures that prevent stresses from damaging their components and keep air from coming into contact with their flammable and toxic electrolytes.
—ArsTechnica, 14 Apr. 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 28 Apr. 2025.
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