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pack

1 pack /ˈpæk/ noun
plural packs
1 pack
/ˈpæk/
noun
plural packs
Britannica Dictionary definition of PACK
[count]
: a bag or bundle of objects that is carried on a person's or animal's back
see also backpack, fanny pack
chiefly US
: a small paper or cardboard package in which small things are sold
: the amount contained in one pack see also six-pack
British : packet 2b
: a complete set of playing cards : deck
: a group of similar people or things
: a large number of people who are grouped together during a race or competition usually singular
: a group of usually wild animals that hunt together
: an organized group of Cub Scouts
chiefly British : an organized group of Brownies
: a thick, wet substance that is put on the skin as a beauty treatment
10 
: a folded cloth that is pressed against a part of the body to reduce pain or stop bleeding from an injury see also ice pack
2 pack /ˈpæk/ verb
packs; packed; packing
2 pack
/ˈpæk/
verb
packs; packed; packing
Britannica Dictionary definition of PACK
[+ object] : to put (something) into a bag, suitcase, etc., so that you can take it with you
: to put things into (a bag, box, etc.)
[+ object]
[no object]
see also packed 4
[+ object] : to put (something) into a box or other container so that it can be moved, stored, or protected
often + in or into
[+ object] : to fill (a place) with as many people as possible
: to fill a place completely with (people) often + into
always followed by a preposition, [no object] : to gather close together as a group
[+ object] : to put a large amount of something into (something) often + with
see also packed 2
[+ object] : to make (dirt, snow, etc.) more firm or solid by pressing down on it
see also packed 1
[+ object] 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
[+ object] somewhat informal : to have or be able to produce (something powerful)
US, informal : to wear or carry (a weapon)
[+ object]
[no object]

pack a punch/wallop

informal
: to be very forceful or effective

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

pack in

[phrasal verb]
British, informal : to stop or quit
pack in (someone or something) or pack (someone or something) in : to cause (someone or something) to fit into a small space
see also 2pack 2 (above)
pack in (people) or pack (people) in : to cause (large groups of people) to come to a show or performance
pack in (something)
US, informal : to stop using (something) forever
British, informal : to give up doing (something)
pack it in informal : to stop doing a job or an activity : quit

pack in/into

[phrasal verb]
pack (something) in/into (something)
: to put (a large amount of something) into (something)

pack off

[phrasal verb]
pack (someone) off
: to send (someone) away to a different place usually + to

pack on the pounds

chiefly US, informal or pack on five/ten/fifteen (etc.) pounds
: to gain weight or a certain amount of weight

pack out

[phrasal verb]
pack out (a place) British
: to cause (a place) to be filled with people
: to fill (a place)

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
British, informal : to stop or quit : to give up doing (something)
British, informal : to stop working properly

pack your bags

: to leave a place

send (someone or something) packing

see send

— packable

/ˈpækəbəl/ adjective [more packable; most packable]