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pack in

1 of 1verb
/pæk ɪn/
Forms:packs in,packing in,packed in,packed in
1

to do a lot in a short amount of time

  • We packed in three meetings, two site visits, and a dinner in one day.
  • During our weekend getaway, we packed in visits to five different tourist spots.
  • In the workshop, the instructor tried to pack in as much information as possible.
  • We only have a day in the city, so let’s pack in as much as we can.
  • She packed in so much study time before the final exam.
2

to stop a particular activity or habit

  • After twenty years in the business, she decided to pack in her job and travel the world.
  • I packed in eating junk food and started focusing on healthier options.
  • He packed in smoking after his health scare.
  • After a few months of trying, he packed in his attempts to learn the guitar.
  • She’s thinking of packing in her dance classes because of her busy schedule.