box up

Meanings

• verb

  The act of packing items securely in a box for transportation or storage.

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Antonyms

unbox

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Synonyms

box

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Variants

List of all variants of box up that leads to same result
did up , do up , does up , doing up , done up , do the washing-up

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Etymology

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The term 'box up' is derived from the noun 'box' and the verb 'up' which means to lift or raise. The phrase 'box up' came to mean packing items in a box for transportation or storage.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'box up' is often used in the shipping industry to describe the process of packing and preparing items for transportation.

2. In 2010, a man in the UK set a world record by packing 11,000 rubber ducks into a single shipping container. The ducks were all packed 'box up' style, with each duck carefully wrapped and placed in the container.

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Related Concepts

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1. packing: The process of preparing items for transportation or storage by arranging them in a container.

2. shipping: The transportation of goods from one place to another, often involving the use of a container or box.

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Culture

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In literature, 'box up' is used metaphorically to describe feelings or emotions being contained or hidden. In art, 'box up' is used as a theme in installations and sculptures that explore the idea of containment and preservation.

How to Memorize "box up"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the process of packing items securely in a box. Imagine the items being carefully wrapped and placed in the box, filling up the space until the box is full.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'box up' with the feeling of security and protection. Think of a box as a safe and secure container for valuable items.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Box Up, Pack It Up' to remember the meaning of the phrase. The first word of each phrase helps to remember the meaning: 'Box' for container and 'Up' for lifting or raising.

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