pack
noun [ C ]
uk/pæk/ us COMMERCE
a container in which things are put to be kept, sold, or sent somewhere, or the contents of a container:
a pack of cigarettes
Keep the goods in the pack if you might want to return them to the store.
a collection of objects, documents, etc. that are made available as a set :
pack of 6/12/20, etc. These items are usually sold in packs of ten.
Information packs are available at the front desk.
You can download the application pack from our website.
-pack
used with a word that describes an amount to show that a collection of objects are being sold together:
a six-pack of beer
a multipack of pet food
These bulbs are sold as a twin-pack only.
the pack
a way of referring to the people, companies, etc. that are not the leaders in a particular area of business:
The end of a downturn is an excellent opportunity for companies to pull ahead of the pack.
See also
blister pack
bubble pack
display pack
four-pack
gift pack
multipack
six-pack
pack
verb [ T ]
uk/pæk/ us COMMERCE
to put something into a container:
pack sth in/into sth The fruit is finally packed into wooden crates for shipping.
to put material around something to protect it before putting it into a container:
pack sth in sth The ornaments were carefully packed in soft material before being placed in the box.
to put food in a particular substance so that it does not decay:
pack sth in sth sardines packed in oil
if people pack a place, they fill it completely:
Staff packed the auditorium for her farewell speech.
pack a punch informal
to have a great effect or influence:
This was news that packed a punch in the business community.
Her keynote address packed a powerful punch.
It was a small company but one that packed a big punch.
Phrasal verbs
pack sb in
pack sth in
pack (sth) up
pack sth with sth/sb