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.

Examples of pack in in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Those were all great races with a lot of action and cars close together and fans packed in the grandstands. Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 23 May 2024 But industry insiders say Samsung is far ahead of the pack in terms of investment and the drive to make Samsung TV Plus a meaningful distribution partner for Hollywood. Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 22 May 2024 Luther trailed the pack in funding, having raised only about $3,500. Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 22 May 2024 Olivia first bested Emma to rise to the top of the pack in 2019. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 17 May 2024 That plan has since been implemented by Colorado Parks & Wildlife (CPW), and the state is now home collared wolves captured from packs in Oregon as well as wolves that migrated in on their own from nearby Wyoming. Travis Hall, Field & Stream, 10 May 2024 Handsome waitstaff circulated with burgers and French fries packed in sleeves bearing the Loewe anagram logos. Vogue, 7 May 2024 If you’re limited in space (or packing in a smaller suitcase), opt for a pair of ankle boots. Lydia Mansel, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2024 And the Brookside Art Annual packs in crowds of art lovers on the streets near the historic Brookside Shops. The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 4 May 2024

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“Pack in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pack%20in. Accessed 28 May. 2024.

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