pack

• Sustantivo que designa un conjunto de objetos unidos o agrupados, o un envase destinado a contener tales objetos.

A noun referring to a collection of items bundled or grouped together, or a container designed to hold such items.

1. Container or bundleA2formal

   A container or wrapper used to hold items together, or a bundle of things tied together.

   Paquete o envoltorio

   • He bought a pack of gum at the store.
   • She carried a pack of cards in her bag.
   • The hiker carried a heavy pack on his back.

   Sinónimosbundlecartonpackagepacketparcelpouch

2. Group of animalsA2formal

   A group of wild animals, especially wolves, dogs, or other canines, that live and hunt together.

   Manada

   • A pack of wolves was spotted in the forest.
   • The dogs ran together as a pack.
   • The pack of hyenas surrounded their prey.

3. B1informal

   A group of people, often with a shared purpose or characteristic.

   grupo de personas

   • A pack of tourists arrived at the museum.
   • The pack of reporters followed the celebrity.
   • She was part of a pack of friends who traveled together.

   Sinónimosbandbunchcompanycrewcrowdganggrouphordemobtroop

4. Set of itemsA2formal

   A collection of items sold or grouped together.

   Conjunto de artículos

   • The software comes in a pack of three programs.
   • He bought a pack of six bottles of water.
   • The starter pack includes all the necessary tools.

   Sinónimosbatchbunchbundlecollectiongroupkitpackagepacketparcelset

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de llenar un contenedor con objetos para almacenarlos o transportarlos, o de llenar un espacio de manera compacta.

A verb used to indicate the act of filling a container with items for storage or transport, or to crowd tightly into a space.

1. Put items into a containerA1formal

   To place items into a bag, box, or other container for storage or transport.

   Empacar

   • She packed her suitcase for the trip.
   • He packed the books into a cardboard box.
   • I need to pack my lunch before leaving for work.

   Sinónimosbundlechargecramfillloadpackagestorestowstuff

   Antónimosemptyunpack

2. Fill tightlyB1formal

   To fill a space or container completely and tightly.

   llenar apretadamente

   • The crowd packed the stadium for the concert.
   • She packed the jar with cookies.
   • They packed the car with camping gear.

   Sinónimoscompactcompresscramfilljamloadsqueezestuff

   Antónimoscleardrainemptyunloadunpack

3. Carry a weaponB2informalamerican

   To carry a gun or other weapon, especially in a concealed manner.

   Llevar un arma (oculta)

   • He was arrested for packing a firearm without a license.
   • Many police officers pack a gun while on duty.
   • She always packs pepper spray for safety.

   Sinónimosbearcarryhavesporttote

Variantes phrasalpack on