package

Definition

  • noun: a box or large envelope that is sent or delivered usually through the mail or by another delivery service
  • noun: the act or process of 'packing'
  • verb: to put (something) in a package in order to sell it or send it somewhere
  • verb: to make into a package
  • often used as '(be) packaged'
  • synonyms: packet, bale, parcel

Examples

  • ('informal') If you let her move in with you, living with her cat is all 'part of the package'. [=it is part of the situation that you will have to accept]

  • The financial aid 'packages' we'll be awarding this year are smaller than we had hoped they would be.

  • You'll need a 12-ounce 'package' [=('Brit') 'packet'] of chocolate chips for the cookies.

Movie quotes

  • (..) He is dearly missed at this meeting. Thank you, Mr. President. So, shall we begin? The most pressing order of business is the joint IMF, American-Chinese debt relief package to the Russian Federation. We're recording? Ms. Dunbar, any statement you make will be part of the public record (..)
    2016 TvShow: House of Cards Title: Chapter 45 Season: 4 Episode 6
  • (..) Heather... which is why you need to be president. - Mrs. Underwood. - Bob, I didn't realize... The Leader and I were just discussing the bailout package. President Blythe just wanted me to stress how important it is that the Democrats stick together right now with Francis being... (..)
    2016 TvShow: House of Cards Title: Chapter 45 Season: 4 Episode 6