pack in

pack in
(Brit. informal)
[verb]
stop, cease, chuck (informal), give up or over, kick (informal)

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pack in [phrasal verb]
1 Brit, informal : to stop or quit

I have no intention of packing in just yet.

2 a pack in (someone or something) or pack (someone or something) in : to cause (someone or something) to fit into a small space

My suitcase was full, but I managed to pack in one more sweater.

There must have been a hundred people in that room. They packed us in like sardines!

— see also pack 2 (above), 2
2 b pack in (people) or pack (people) in : to cause (large groups of people) to come to a show or performance

His show still packs in (the) crowds/audiences. [=large crowds/audiences still go to his show]

packing in fans of all ages

The movie has been packing them in at theaters across the country.

3 pack in (something)
3 a US, informal : to stop using (something) forever

She isn't packing in her skis [=she is not giving up skiing] just yet.

I decided to pack in my paintbrushes and go to business school.

3 b Brit, informal : to give up doing (something)

He packed in [=quit] his job and became a farmer.

They might pack in [=stop, give up] the project altogether.

4 pack it in informal : to stop doing a job or an activity :quit

Do you think we should pack it in or keep going?

They were ready to pack it in for the day.

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Main Entry:pack

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