packing up
Boxing for relocation
Packing up is the process of putting belongings into boxes, bags, or containers, typically in preparation for moving or leaving: We spent all weekend packing up the apartment.
It can also mean ceasing an activity and gathering one's things to go: The vendors were packing up when the rain started.
In British usage, packing up describes something breaking down or failing: My laptop's packing up again.
Act of going away
- farewellLeave-taking expression
- goodbyeDeparting salutation
- send-offFarewell gathering or party
- bon voyageTraveler's send-off phrase
parting · saying goodbye · heading out · hitting the road · moving on · setting off · taking off · waving goodbye
Six-sided containers
- containersObjects for holding things
- sortingArranging into sequence
- categorizingAssigning to groups
- labelingAssigning identifying markers
inventory · stacking · arranging · decluttering · tidy · systematize · itemize · checklist
Cardboard containers for relocating
- moving vanTruck for relocating households
- moving dayScheduled residence transfer
- new homeRecently occupied residence
- address changeNotice of new residence
belongings · furniture · bubble wrap · tape · labels · realtor · lease · rental
Traveler's packed containers
- suitcasePortable travel container
- backpackStrapped bag worn dorsally
- carry-onBag kept in cabin
- duffelCylindrical fabric bag
toiletries · passport · itinerary · tickets · destination · journey · trip · vacation
Completing a task
- finishingBringing to completion
- completionAct of finishing
- conclusionEnd or deduction
- endingFinal portion of something
finale · wind-down · last day · shutting down · clearing out · closing time · end of shift · quitting time
leaving
Act of going away
bon voyage · parting · saying goodbye · heading out · hitting the road · moving on · setting off · taking off · waving goodbye · emotional
boxes
Six-sided containers
- containersObjects for holding things
- sortingArranging into sequence
- categorizingAssigning to groups
labeling · inventory · stacking · arranging · decluttering · tidy · systematize · itemize · checklist · efficient
moving boxes
Cardboard containers for relocating
- moving vanTruck for relocating households
- moving dayScheduled residence transfer
- new homeRecently occupied residence
address change · belongings · furniture · bubble wrap · tape · labels · realtor · lease · rental · movers
luggage
Traveler's packed containers
duffel · toiletries · passport · itinerary · tickets · destination · journey · trip · vacation · holiday
wrapping up
Completing a task
- finishingBringing to completion
- completionAct of finishing
- conclusionEnd or deduction
ending · finale · wind-down · last day · shutting down · clearing out · closing time · end of shift · quitting time · sign-off
- closing timeclosing time, clock out, end of shift, quitting time, clocking out
- finishingcompleting, finalizing, finishing, done, concluded
packing upsettling in
Becoming established somewhere
unpacking · moving in · nesting · making oneself at home · taking up residence
packing upsetting up
Preparing or assembling beforehand
unpacking · assembling · spreading out · laying out · deploying
packing upsetting up shop
opening up · starting up · getting started · launching · breaking ground
pack, packing, packs, packed, packer, packers, package, packages, packaged