pack in
The phrase "pack in" is versatile and can be used in various contexts, from quitting an activity to filling a space tightly.
Definition
B2General
(informal, British)To stop or quit an activity, job, or habit.
Example
- After years of working in finance, he decided to pack it in and travel the world.
B1General
(informal)To fill a space or container tightly with items or people.
Example
- They managed to pack in all their belongings into the small car.
B2Entertainment
(informal)To attract a large number of people to an event or performance.
Example
- The concert packed in a huge crowd last night.
B2General
(informal)To include a large amount of something in a limited space or time.
Example
- She managed to pack in a lot of information in her presentation.
B2General
(informal)To accomplish many tasks in a short period of time.
Example
- We packed in as many activities as we could during our weekend trip.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "pack in":
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