Phrase guide

pack up

verb · 8 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To give in; to give up; to leave in defeat.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Our last batter just struck out. Time to pack it up, boys.

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2

verb

Meaning 2

To clear away and place into storage.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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3

verb

Meaning 3

To put back together.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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4

verb

Meaning 4

To move one’s residence.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • After 5 months in Madrid, I've decided it is time to pack up.

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5

verb

Meaning 5

To prepare for shipping, as a gift.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Pack up the crates.

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6

verb

Meaning 6

To put into bags to prepare to move.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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7

verb

Meaning 7

To break, to cease to function.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal

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8

verb

Meaning 8

To fill a pipe with cannabis for smoking.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: intransitive, transitive

Examples

  • Ralph, it's your turn to pack up the bowl.
  • The bong is already packed up.

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History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

22 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • German: einpacken — to give in
  • German: wegpacken — to clear away and place into storage
  • German: zusammenpacken — to put back together
  • German: (seine Sachen) packen — to move one's residence
  • German: verpacken — to prepare for shipping
  • Catalan: embalar — to prepare as a gift
  • German: einwickeln — to prepare as a gift
  • German: einschlagen — to prepare as a gift
  • French: faire sa valise — to put things in bags and prepare to move
  • German: einpacken — to put things in bags and prepare to move
  • Japanese: 荷造りする (nizukuri suru) — to put things in bags and prepare to move
  • Korean: 짐을 싸다 (jimeul ssada) — to put things in bags and prepare to move
  • Korean: 싸다 (ssada) — to put things in bags and prepare to move
  • Korean: 꾸리다 (kkurida) — to put things in bags and prepare to move
  • Latin: convāsō — to put things in bags and prepare to move
  • Māori: whakatakupe — to put things in bags and prepare to move
  • Russian: собира́ться (sobirátʹsja) — to put things in bags and prepare to move
  • Russian: собра́ться (sobrátʹsja) — to put things in bags and prepare to move
  • Russian: упако́вываться (upakóvyvatʹsja) — to put things in bags and prepare to move
  • Russian: упакова́ться (upakovátʹsja) — to put things in bags and prepare to move
  • German: den Geist aufgeben — to break down (machine)
  • German: sich aufhängen — to break down (machine)