pack up

VERB

evacuate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abandon depart desert discharge displace expel leave move out pull out remove vacate withdraw

STRONG

decamp eject forsake hightail quit relinquish

WEAK

bail out cut out run for the hills skidaddle

Antonyms

STRONGEST

allow come continue hold keep permit remain stay support

WEAK

come in enter fill load occupy

Example Sentences

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My need to pack up and leave was usually caused by souring relationships with roommates or increasing rents.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

But would these new Canadians pack up their bags and move north?

From BBC • May 1, 2026

And a third firefighter said last month that crew members were upset when told to pack up and leave but that they could not ignore orders, according to the texts.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026

Purchases are often limited to two per person, probably for the best given a single cookie can pack up to 500 calories.

From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026

“I have to pack up and catch the bus with the team,” I said, jerking my thumb to the door as my classmates rushed out.

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan

pack up

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