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Definition pack up in American English

pack up phrasal verb

phrasal verb
1

to put things into a bag, suitcase, or box so that you can take or send them somewhere

Example

He simply packed up his belongings and moved out on Tuesday.

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2

to finish work for the day by putting work or equipment away

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3

if a machine or piece of equipment packs up, it stops working

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4

to stop doing something, especially a job

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Definition pack up in American English