Repacked: meaning, definitions and examples

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repacked

 

[ riːˈpækt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

pack again

Repacked refers to the act of packaging something again, often after it has previously been unpacked or altered. This can apply to various objects, including goods, products, or belongings that require repackaging for shipping, storage, or sale.

Synonyms

reassembled, reboxed, reorganized, resorted

Examples of usage

  • The items were repacked for the journey.
  • After the inspection, we repacked the boxes.
  • She repacked her suitcase to make it lighter.
  • The company repacked the products to improve sales.

Translations

Translations of the word "repacked" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reempacotado

🇮🇳 पुनः पैक किया गया

🇩🇪 neu verpackt

🇮🇩 dikemas ulang

🇺🇦 перепакований

🇵🇱 przepakowany

🇯🇵 再パッケージ化された

🇫🇷 reconditionné

🇪🇸 reempacado

🇹🇷 yeniden paketlenmiş

🇰🇷 재포장된

🇸🇦 معبأة مرة أخرى

🇨🇿 znovu zabalený

🇸🇰 znovu zabalený

🇨🇳 重新包装的

🇸🇮 ponovno pakirano

🇮🇸 endurpakkning

🇰🇿 қайта оралған

🇬🇪 მחדש შეფუთული

🇦🇿 yenidən paketlənmiş

🇲🇽 reempacado

Etymology

The term 'repacked' comes from the combination of the prefix 're-', indicating repetition or return to a previous state, and the verb 'pack', which has its origins in the late 14th century, derived from the Old French word 'pacquet', meaning a small bundle. The process of packing has existed for centuries, with the need for repacking becoming a common practice in the context of trade and transportation. As commerce expanded, especially during the Industrial Revolution, the logistics surrounding packing and repacking grew increasingly significant, with businesses needing to adapt to the demands of shipping and storage. The word has evolved in modern times to encompass a wide range of industries, reflecting practices in retail, manufacturing, and even personal organization.