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Definition pack in British English

pack verb

verb
/pæk/
1

to put your possessions into a bag, case, or box so that you can take or send them somewhere

Example

It didn't take her long to pack the few clothes she would need.

Example

Haven't you packed yet?

Example

He was still packing his suitcase when the taxi came.

Example

I've packed you a few sandwiches in case you get hungry.

Synonyms and related words
bag bed bottle
2

to put a material around something inside a container so that it does not break when it is moved or sent somewhere

Example

The plates were still packed in white tissue paper.

Synonyms and related words
blister pack bottled boxed
2.1

to cover food with a substance inside a container so that it does not decay

Example

sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil

Synonyms and related words
bottle can cure
2.2

to put goods into containers so that they can be sent somewhere and sold

Example

This is where the fruit is packed.

Synonyms and related words
bag bed bottle
3

to fill a place completely

Example

Eager spectators packed the courtroom.

Synonyms and related words
fill cram stuff
4

to press something such as soil or snow into a solid hard mass

Example

Pat the soil down, but do not pack it too tightly.

Synonyms and related words
press squeeze depress
5

to dishonestly arrange for a lot of people who support your views to be on a committee or in a meeting

Example

Opposition members felt the conference had been packed with government supporters.

Synonyms and related words
rort cheat defraud
6

to carry a gun with you

Synonyms and related words
aim at gunpoint cock
Definition pack in British English

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