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to pack up
[phrase form: pack]
01
to put things into containers or bags in order to transport or store them
Transitive: to pack up sth
Grammatical Information
Action verb
Regular
Separable
Present tense
pack up
3rd person singular
packs up
Past simple
packed up
Past participle
packed up
Examples
She spent the evening packing up her belongings for the big move.
02
to prepare one's belongings for transportation to a new residence
Intransitive
Examples
Once the lease ends, they 'll pack up and start their journey overseas.
03
to break or stop working, usually machinery or electronic equipment
Intransitive
Examples
My old computer finally packed up after ten years of use.
