bundling

• Substantiv, das das Verbinden oder Zusammenpacken von Gegenständen zu einem Bündel bezeichnet oder das hastige Bewegen von etwas. Historisch beschreibt es auch den Brauch der Brautwerbung, bei dem unverheiratete Paare das Bett teilten und dabei vollständig bekleidet blieben.

A noun referring to the act of binding or tying items into a bundle, or the act of pushing or shoving something hastily. It also historically describes a courtship custom where unmarried couples shared a bed while fully clothed.

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1. Courtship customC1formal

   A historical practice where an unmarried couple would share a bed while fully clothed, often as part of the courting process.

   Bundling

   • Bundling was a common practice in colonial New England.
   • The young couple engaged in bundling under the watchful eye of the family.
   • Historical records describe bundling as a way to allow intimacy without impropriety.

2. Binding into a bundleB2formal

   The act of tying or wrapping items together to form a compact package.

   Bündelung

   • The bundling of firewood made it easier to carry.
   • She finished the bundling of the newspapers for recycling.
   • Efficient bundling of products reduces shipping costs.

   Synonymebindingpackagingpackingtyingwrapping

3. Hasty shovingB2informal

   The act of pushing or putting something away quickly and carelessly.

   Hastiges Verstauen

   • He did a quick bundling of his clothes into the suitcase.
   • The child's bundling of toys into the box was messy but fast.
   • She resorted to bundling the papers into her bag as the bus arrived.

   Synonymejammingstuffingthrusting

• Verb, das das Zusammenbinden, Verpacken oder Ansammeln von Gegenständen zu einem Bündel bezeichnet sowie das schnelle oder rücksichtslose Wegschicken einer Person.

A verb used to indicate the act of tying, wrapping, or gathering items together into a bundle, or to send someone away quickly or unceremoniously.

1. Tie or wrap togetherB1formal

   To tie, wrap, or gather items into a bundle.

   Zusammenbinden oder zusammenpacken

   • She bundled the newspapers for recycling.
   • He bundled the sticks together with a rope.
   • They bundled the clothes into a large bag.

   Synonymebindbunchfastengatherpackpackageparcelstraptietrusswrap

   Antonymedisperselooseseparateunfastenunwrap

2. Send or push quicklyB2informal

   To push, send, or put someone or something somewhere quickly or unceremoniously.

   Hineinstecken

   • They bundled the children into the car.
   • He was bundled off to bed early.
   • The police bundled the suspect into the van.

   Synonymehurryhustlepushrushshoveusher

3. Sell as a packageB2formal

   To sell multiple items or services together as a single package, often at a reduced price.

   Im Paket verkaufen

   • The company bundles its software with a free trial.
   • You can bundle internet and cable services for a discount.
   • They bundled the tickets with a hotel stay.

   Synonymecombinegrouppackpackagetie

Phrasal-Variantenbundle offbundle up