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pack something up (in something)

to prepare something to be transported by placing it into a container. Gerry will pack the dishes up in a strong box, using lots of crumpled paper. Please pack up the dishes carefully.

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pack up

to prepare one's belongings to be transported by placing them into a container; to gather one's things together for one's departure. If we are going to leave in the morning, we should pack up now. I think you should pack up and be ready to leave at a moment's notice. He didn't say good-bye. He just packed up and left.

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pack up somebody

also pack somebody up

to prepare someone to leave by gathering all their possessions When the teachers heard about a flood warning, they packed up the children and sent them home.

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pack up

v.

1. To put the belongings one is traveling with into some container that will be used to transport them: We packed the car up and left for Canada. I packed up my suitcase and put it in the car.

2. To gather or tie some group of things together in a package: I packed up your books in that box for you. I packed my old clothes up and sent them to the shelter.

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