Pack in
verb
Fill something by putting things in it.
She packed in as many clothes as she could in the suitcase.
Often appears as...
- pack in clothes
- pack in items
phrasal verb
Stop doing something or retire.
He decided to pack in his job and travel the world.
Often appears as...
- pack in work
- pack in job
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
Draw people in large numbers.
The concert managed to pack in a huge crowd.
Often appears as...
- pack in crowds
- pack in audience
phrasal verb
Eat a lot or too much.
Every time he gets upset, he starts to pack in the chocolate.
Often appears as...
- pack in food
- pack in chocolate
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
verb
Fill something by putting things in it.
She packed in as many clothes as she could in the suitcase.
Often appears as...
- pack in clothes
- pack in items
phrasal verb
Stop doing something or retire.
He decided to pack in his job and travel the world.
Often appears as...
- pack in work
- pack in job
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
Draw people in large numbers.
The concert managed to pack in a huge crowd.
Often appears as...
- pack in crowds
- pack in audience
phrasal verb
Eat a lot or too much.
Every time he gets upset, he starts to pack in the chocolate.
Often appears as...
- pack in food
- pack in chocolate
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Space
Used when referring to putting as much as possible into a limited space.
We packed in the decorations into the box after the party.
Pro Tip 2/2Efficiency Emphasis
Highlights the efficiency of using available space.
She meticulously packed in her art supplies into the small drawer.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Space
Used when referring to putting as much as possible into a limited space.
We packed in the decorations into the box after the party.
Pro Tip 2/2Efficiency Emphasis
Highlights the efficiency of using available space.
She meticulously packed in her art supplies into the small drawer.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Space
Used when referring to putting as much as possible into a limited space.
We packed in the decorations into the box after the party.
Pro Tip 2/2Efficiency Emphasis
Highlights the efficiency of using available space.
She meticulously packed in her art supplies into the small drawer.
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