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Definition pack in in British English

pack in phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to attract very large audiences

Example

The play was still packing them in after several weeks.

Synonyms and related words
amuse appear compère
2

to stop doing something, especially a job

Example

A year ago, she packed in her job to join the band.

Synonyms and related words
stop break off give up resign retire stand down
2.1

used for telling someone to stop doing something that is annoying you

Synonyms and related words
stop it/that hands off give something a rest
3

to fill something with a lot of people or things

Example

The more people they can pack in, the more money they make.

Synonyms and related words
fill cram stuff
4

to fill a period of time with a lot of activities

Example

He packed in an amazing amount in such a short life.

Synonyms and related words
run around rush around juggle
5

to end a sexual or romantic relationship with someone

Example

I'm thinking of packing him in.

Synonyms and related words
defriend unfriend break off
Definition pack in in British English