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 French bulldog was named leader of the pack in 2022, 2023, and now, 2024. — Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025 Consumers want functional snacks, and granola is a practical format to pack in function. — Andrew Watman, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025 This compact and lightweight lamp is perfect for storing in a desk or drawer at home, or packing in your suitcase for vacations. — Iman Balagam, Vogue, 15 Mar. 2025 Phone makers like Xiaomi have found ways to pack in more lenses, bringing versatility to phones like the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, but at the cost of an enormous camera bump on the back, which creates an unbalanced design that catches on pockets and isn't always compatible with wireless chargers. — Simon Hill, WIRED, 3 Mar. 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 24 Mar. 2025.

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