26984 words

packing

7 definitions • 8 examples
1
the act of putting things into cases, boxes, bags, etc.:

Examples:

He always does his own packing.
2
material that you put around something when it is put into a case, box, etc., to stop it from being damaged
3
the act of putting things in containers for travel or storage:

Examples:

We still have a lot of packing to do before our trip.
4
the activity of wrapping goods or putting them into containers to be sold or sent somewhere:

Examples:

The company provides packing and despatching services.
They are getting the items ready for packing.
The price is inclusive of postage and packing.
5
the material used to wrap or hold goods for selling or sending somewhere:

Examples:

Visit our online store to buy cardboard packing and home removal boxes .
6
to tell someone to go away because you are angry with them:

Examples:

I'd pay her her wages and send her packing tomorrow, but I know she'd try and take us to court.
7
to do better than your competitors:

Examples:

They are in a position to send the competition packing.

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