Skip to main content
to sack

to sack

4 2.0
To put something into a bag for carrying
  • verb
  • /sæk/
translation icon : embolsar
  • I'll sack up some vittles for you.
  • sack groceries

Examples

  • You ever sack before?

  • Now, sack up, man.

  • Sure, I'll sack in right away.

  • I suppose you know I had to sack him for stealin'.

  • The farmer decided to sack the freshly harvested apples into large bags for easier transport.

  • Before leaving for the picnic, she remembered to sack the sandwiches and drinks in a cooler.

  • He quickly sacked the clothes he wanted to donate into a large bag.

Synonyms

to pack
vsto sack
655 1.0

To put things into a container to carry or store them

describes putting items into a single loose fabric holder rather than arranging
to package
vsto sack
76 1.8

To put things into a box for transport or storage

applies specifically to placing items into a loose fabric holder
to stow
vsto sack
57 5.8

Pack things tightly into a small space to save room

describes simply placing items into a single loose fabric holder rather than tight stowage
to box
vsto sack
42 1.0

To put things into a container for storage or transport

is focused on soft or fabric holders rather than rigid ones
to bag
vsto sack
38 1.0

To put things into a bag, for example when shopping

refers to placing items into a simple large fabric container
to crate
vsto sack
5 4.1

To put something into a strong box for moving or keeping safe

uses a softer fabric holder rather than rigid protective crates
to barrel
vsto sack
4 4.8

To put things into a large round container to keep or move them

is about using a soft fabric holder rather than large rigid vessels
to bin
vsto sack
1 2.9

To put something in a container to keep or throw away

refers to active packing into a portable fabric holder for transport
to containerize
vsto sack
  • Specialized
1 6.5

To put goods into a container for transport

is simpler, focusing on putting items into a soft fabric holder
to parcel
vsto sack
1 3.5

To wrap something in paper or a box to send

means using a simple open fabric holder rather than wrapped goods
to pouch
vsto sack
6.5

To put something into a small bag for carrying or keeping

is about using a larger storage holder rather than a tiny pocket

Idioms

to hit the sack
  • Informal
10 6.0

To go to bed to sleep

in the sack
  • Informal
4 9.2

Asleep or resting in bed

2 4.8

Lose your job because your employer fires you

A thing or deal you accept before you know its real value that often turns out disappointing

8.8

To go to bed or sleep

Phrasal Verbs

to sack out
  • Informal
4 7.5

To go to bed to sleep

To make someone leave their job, often as punishment or during job cuts

To tell someone they must leave their job

To stop employing someone, often suddenly as punishment

Compounds

sack of shit
  • Offensive
13 9.9

Something that is very bad and should be ignored

sad sack
  • Offensive
7 8.6

A person who often fails to do things well

4 2.5

A children's race where children hop forward inside a sack to reach the finish line

1 6.7

A rough bag used to carry grain or potatoes

sack of crap
  • Offensive
1 9.9

A thing that is of very poor quality and not worth the money

dressing sack
  • Archaic
9.6

A loose informal jacket women wear at home while dressing

A piece of clothing with thin straps behind the neck and a loose straight shape

A loose top or dress with a strap around the neck and a baggy shape

7.9

A man's hip-length coat with a straight back that forms the jacket of a suit

sack-whack comment
  • Offensive
9.9

A rude or vulgar remark that embarrasses people

How Packed

to stuff
243 2.0
to sack
4 2.0
to bag
38 1.0
to put in
989 1.7

Surface Forms

sack infinitive
sacked past
sacked past participle
sacking present participle
sacks third person singular

Etymology

Sack as a verb comes from the simple idea 'to put into a bag' — to pack things into a sack — so it means to put items into a bag for storage or transport.