pack up; restrain; conclude
Meanings
3 senses · 9 examplesverb
to pack up; to put in order; to tidy up
Commonly used for packing luggage or cleaning up a space. Can be used both transitively and intransitively.
We're leaving tomorrow, so we need to pack up the luggage today.
She tidied up the room until it was spotless.
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Hurry up and get ready; we should be leaving now.
verb
to restrain; to control; to bring into line
Used figuratively to describe controlling one's thoughts, emotions, or desires. Often followed by abstract nouns like 心思 (thoughts) or 心情 (mood).
After the holiday, you need to get your mind back in gear and focus on studying.
He composed himself and started working again.
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You should keep your temper in check.
verb
to end; to conclude; to wind up
literaryLiterary or written usage. Often used to indicate the conclusion of an activity, letter, or event. Less common in colloquial speech.
The candle has already burned out, and it is time for my letter to come to an end as well.
This matter can be concluded here.
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The banquet had ended, and the guests departed one after another.