packing

Definition

  • noun: the act or process of putting things into bags or boxes
  • noun: the action or process of packing something
  • synonyms: trick, collusion, stuffing

Examples

  • A loss in tomorrow's game will 'send' them 'packing'. [=will eliminate them from the competition]

  • ('Brit') For mail-order purchases, add £2.50 to the price to cover 'postage and packing'.

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

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) -We're Andy's toys, Woody. -We'll be there for him, together. -l just hope he hasn't left yet. -Wait a minute! Wait, l'll check! Andy's still packing. But he's almost done! -He lives halfway across town. -We'll never get there in time! -Come on, Buster. -ls that it, honey? You got everything? (..)
    2010 Toy Story 3