packing in
packing in is the present participle and gerund of pack in.
Meaning of pack in
Verb
pack in (third-person singular simple present packs in, present participle packing in, simple past and past participle packed in)
- To give up, to quit.
- Goodbye, old sleepyhead / I'm packing you in like I said / Take care of everything / I'm leaving my wedding ring1947, Willard Robison, “Don't Smoke in Bed”, performed by Peggy Lee
- To include (especially of a large amount).
- Though co-star Keanu Reeves considered this new trip unnecessary, the "Speed 2" crew has packed in lots of references from the original.1997 June 13, “MOVIE REVIEW Speed 2: Cruise Control”, in Los Angeles Times
- To transport to base camp, especially by backpack.
Questions about packing in
- What is packing in the present participle and gerund of?
- Packing in is the present participle and gerund of pack in.
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