pack in
Britishverb
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informal to stop doing (something) (esp in the phrase pack it in )
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to carry (something) to base camp, etc by pack
Example Sentences
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"This arrangement enabled us to pack in much more ytterbium. In our particles, the light energy coming in flows almost entirely in one direction, inward toward the erbium ions."
From Science Daily ● Sep. 20, 2026
You can also keep a battery jump pack in your car.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 20, 2026
The Queen of Pop last led the pack in 1990 when she was up for the top award for “Vogue.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
Until supplies increase, food companies are searching for ways to pack in protein without squeezing their margins.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 20, 2026
I find a shake-activated ice pack in Phil’s first-aid kit and hold it against my left elbow.
From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed
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