pack up
Third Person
packs up
Present Participle
packing up
Past Tense
packed up
Past Participle
packed up
1
to put things into containers or bags in order to transport or store them
transitive
- She spent the evening packing up her belongings for the big move.
- I always pack up my lunch the night before to save time in the morning.
- Can you help me pack up these files into boxes?
- Before leaving the picnic, they packed the leftovers up.
- They packed the gifts up carefully to avoid any damage.
2
to prepare one's belongings for transportation to a new residence
- Once the lease ends, they'll pack up and start their journey overseas.
- I need to pack up before the movers arrive.
- It's always stressful to pack up and move, but it's a necessary part of life.
- They decided to hire professional packers to help them pack up efficiently.
3
to break or stop working, usually machinery or electronic equipment
- My old computer finally packed up after ten years of use.
- The washing machine packed up, so we'll need to call a repair service.
- It's no surprise the radio packed up; it's been through a lot of rough conditions.
- I think the refrigerator is about to pack up; it's making a strange noise.
- Her car packed up in the middle of the highway.