pack up
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To give in; to give up; to leave in defeat.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Our last batter just struck out. Time to pack it up, boys.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To clear away and place into storage.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
To put back together.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “pack up” mean?
To give in; to give up; to leave in defeat.
Is “pack up” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.