pack in

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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Rather than trying to pack in as much as possible like the others, this one spreads out over a single floor, making everyday life a little more straightforward. — New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2026 Through Calico, users can upload a basic image or design sketch, and the system automatically deconstructs the garment, extracts structural details, populates standard points of measure and generates a production-ready tech pack in about one minute. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026 Miami is middle of the pack in the NFL in pass defense and could stand to get a more consistent pass rush. — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026 Even the sundowner snacks packed in leather coolers for game drives are extravagant. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pack in

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