n.
Function: transitive verb
Date: 14th century
1 a : to make into a compact bundle b : to fill completely <fans pack ed the stadium> c : to fill with packing < pack a joint in a pipe> d : to load with a pack < pack a mule> e : to put in a protective container <goods pack ed for shipment>
2 a : to crowd together b : to increase the density of : COMPRESS
3 a : to cause or command to go without ceremony < pack ed him off to school> b : to bring to an end : GIVE UP ― used with up or in <might pack up the assignment> ― used especially in the phrase pack it in
4 : to gather into tight formation : make a pack of (as hounds)
5 : to cover or surround with a pack
6 a : to transport on foot or on the back of an animal < pack a canoe overland> b : to wear or carry as equipment < pack a gun> c : to be supplied or equipped with : POSSESS <a storm pack ing hurricane winds> d : to make or be capable of making (an impact) <a book that pack s a man-sized punch ― C. J. Rolo>
intransitive verb
1 a : to go away without ceremony : DEPART <simply pack ed up and left> b : QUIT , STOP ― used with up or in <why don't you pack in, before you kill yourself ― Millard Lampell>
2 a : to stow goods and equipment for transportation b : to be suitable for packing <a knit dress pack s well>
3 a : to assemble in a group : CONGREGATE b : to crowd together
4 : to become built up or compacted in a layer or mass <the ore pack ed into a stony mass>
5 a : to carry goods or equipment b : to travel with one's baggage (as by horse)
– pack · abil · i · ty \ ˌ pa-k ə - ' bi-l ə -t ē \ noun
– pack · able \ ' pa-k ə -b ə l \ adjective