Repack: meaning, definitions and examples

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repack

 

[ rɪˈpæk ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

pack again

To repack means to pack something again or to pack it anew. This can involve changing the way in which items are packed into a container or modifying the package itself. For example, you might repack an item if the original packaging is damaged or if you need to change the contents of a box. In logistics or shipping, repacking may be done to comply with transport regulations or to optimize space in shipping containers.

Synonyms

refold, reorganize, repackage

Examples of usage

  • We need to repack the boxes for the move.
  • After the product was returned, we had to repack it before sending it out again.
  • He decided to repack his suitcase to fit in more clothes.

Translations

Translations of the word "repack" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reembalar

🇮🇳 फिर से पैक करें

🇩🇪 neu verpacken

🇮🇩 kemas ulang

🇺🇦 перепакувати

🇵🇱 przepakować

🇯🇵 再梱包する

🇫🇷 reconditionner

🇪🇸 re-empaquetar

🇹🇷 yeniden paketlemek

🇰🇷 재포장하다

🇸🇦 إعادة التعبئة

🇨🇿 znovu zabalit

🇸🇰 zopakovať

🇨🇳 重新包装

🇸🇮 ponovno pakirati

🇮🇸 pakkja aftur

🇰🇿 қайта орау

🇬🇪 მחדש შეფუთვა

🇦🇿 yenidən qablaşdırmaq

🇲🇽 re-empaquetar

Etymology

The word 'repack' is a compound word formed by adding the prefix 're-' to the verb 'pack'. The prefix 're-' comes from Latin, meaning 'again' or 'back', and it is commonly used in English to indicate repetition. The word 'pack' is derived from the Old French 'pac', which meant to bundle or enclose items. 'Pack' has been used in English since the Middle Ages, with its meaning evolving over time to include the act of placing items into containers. By the late 19th century, the term 'repack' began to be used more frequently in commercial and shipping contexts, as businesses sought to optimize packaging for various goods. The modern usage of 'repack' encompasses both casual and professional scenarios, reflecting its broad applicability in everyday life.