pack

noun

plural packs

[count] a bag or bundle of objects that is carried on a person's or animal's back

He took a map and a bottle of water out of his pack.

hikers carrying heavy packs up a mountain

They loaded the packs onto the horses. - see also backpack, fanny pack

chiefly US

a small paper or cardboard package in which small things are sold

a pack [=(Brit) packet] of gum/cigarettes/needles

The entire pack of crayons spilled on the floor.

Cigarettes typically come in packs of 20.

the amount contained in one pack

He smokes two packs (of cigarettes) a day. - see also six-pack

Brit :packet 2b

You'll receive your informational pack upon arrival.

a complete set of playing cards :deck

Take a card from the top and put it in the middle of the pack.

a group of similar people or things

A pack of reporters were following them wherever they went.

packs of teenagers/lawyers/thieves

The information he gave us was just a pack of lies. [=all lies]

One writer stands out from the pack. [=one writer is different from the others]

She's not content to simply follow the pack. [=to do what everyone else does]

a large number of people who are grouped together during a race or competition - usually singular

In the last few seconds, she broke/drew/pulled away from the pack and won the race.

The company is trying to stay ahead of the pack. [=ahead of their competitors]

a group of usually wild animals that hunt together

a wolf pack

a pack of wild dogs

animals that hunt in packs

an organized group of Cub Scouts

Cub Scout Pack No. 5398

b chiefly Brit :an organized group of Brownies

a Brownie pack [=(US) troop]

a thick, wet substance that is put on the skin as a beauty treatment

an herbal face pack

mud packs

a folded cloth that is pressed against a part of the body to reduce pain or stop bleeding from an injury

a cold pack [=compress] - see also ice pack

verb

packs; packed; packing

[+ obj] :to put (something) into a bag, suitcase, etc., so that you can take it with you

Don't forget to pack your toothbrush.

Be sure to pack your bathing suit and a towel.

I've packed a picnic lunch for us.

Pack your things/gear. We're leaving tonight.

to put things into (a bag, box, etc.) [+ obj]

We packed our bags the night before our trip.

Have you packed your suitcase yet?

My bags are packed, and I'm ready to go.

packing and unpacking boxes [no obj]

I spent the evening packing for my trip.

She packed [=packed up] and left.

We had only one week to pack and move out of our apartment. - see also packed 4

[+ obj] :to put (something) into a box or other container so that it can be moved, stored, or protected

We've packed [=boxed] (up) all our books. [=we've put all our books into boxes] - often + in or into

They pack the meat in dry ice before shipping it.

They packed the statue into a crate.

[+ obj] :to fill (a place) with as many people as possible

Over 25,000 people will pack the stadium for tonight's concert.

a famous comedian who packs clubs in every city :to fill a place completely with (people) - often + into

Concert organizers pack hundreds of people into tiny nightclubs.

b always followed by a preposition [no obj] :to gather close together as a group

Her fans pack into theaters to hear her sing.

We all packed into the car.

The entire family packs around a small table for dinner.

[+ obj] :to put a large amount of something into (something)

directors who pack their movies full of violence - often + with

They pack their magazine with lots of helpful decorating ideas.

The van had been packed with explosives. - see also packed 2

[+ obj] :to make (dirt, snow, etc.) more firm or solid by pressing down on it

Pack the soil firmly around the roots of the plant.

Other skiers had already packed the snow down. - see also packed 1

[+ obj] US :to unfairly control the kinds of people or things that are in (a group, list, etc.) in order to get the result you want

They packed the meeting with their supporters.

packing juries with people of a particular race

[+ obj] somewhat informal :to have or be able to produce (something powerful)

The storm is packing hurricane-force winds.

an engine that packs a lot of power [=an engine that is very powerful]

US informal :to wear or carry (a weapon) [+ obj]

They might be packing guns/pistols/weapons.

She's packing heat. [=she's carrying a gun] [no obj]

We don't know if he's packing or not.

pack a punch/wallop

informal :to be very forceful or effective

Carefulthese hot peppers really pack a punch. [=they are very hot and spicy]

Unlike her last album, her new release packs a wallop. [=it is forceful and energetic]

pack away

[phrasal verb]

pack (something) away or pack away (something) :to put (something) in a safe place to be used at a later time

It's time to pack away your winter clothes and get ready for summer.

Her grandmother's dolls had been packed away in the attic for many years.

pack in

[phrasal verb]

Brit informal :to stop or quit

I have no intention of packing in just yet.

a pack in (someone or something) or pack (someone or something) in :to cause (someone or something) to fit into a small space

My suitcase was full, but I managed to pack in one more sweater.

There must have been a hundred people in that room. They packed us in like sardines! - see also 2pack 2 (above)

b pack in (people) or pack (people) in :to cause (large groups of people) to come to a show or performance

His show still packs in (the) crowds/audiences. [=large crowds/audiences still go to his show]

packing in fans of all ages

The movie has been packing them in at theaters across the country.

pack in (something)

a US informal :to stop using (something) forever

She isn't packing in her skis [=she is not giving up skiing] just yet.

I decided to pack in my paintbrushes and go to business school.

b Brit informal :to give up doing (something)

He packed in [=quit] his job and became a farmer.

They might pack in [=stop, give up] the project altogether.

pack it in informal :to stop doing a job or an activity :quit

Do you think we should pack it in or keep going?

They were ready to pack it in for the day.

pack in/into

[phrasal verb]

pack (something) in/into (something) :to put (a large amount of something) into (something)

She packs a lot of information in her short essays.

pack off

[phrasal verb]

pack (someone) off :to send (someone) away to a different place - usually + to

Despite his protests, his mom packed him off to bed. [=sent him to bed]

parents packing their kids off to college

pack on the pounds

or pack on five/ten/fifteen (etc.) pounds

chiefly US informal :to gain weight or a certain amount of weight

Americans are continuing to pack on the pounds.

He hopes to pack on 20 pounds of muscle before the competition.

pack out

[phrasal verb]

pack out (a place) Brit :to cause (a place) to be filled with people

The band still packs out stadiums throughout the world. :to fill (a place)

Over 600 people packed out the theatre.

pack up

[phrasal verb]

pack up or pack up (something) or pack (something) up

to gather things together so that you can take them with you

He packed up and left town.

You may take a few minutes to pack up your things, but then you must leave.

You should pack up your tools at the end of the day.

b Brit informal :to stop or quit :to give up doing (something)

She packs up when things become difficult.

She packed up her teaching job after five years.

Brit informal :to stop working properly

The lift has packed up, so you'll have to take the stairs to her flat.

pack your bags

to leave a place

I told him to shape up or he could pack his bags.

He said goodbye and packed his bags for Denmark.

send (someone or something) packing

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