Pack Air English Meaning Stops Working Fixed Synonym

Meaning: If something packs up, it stops working and needs to be fixed.

• pack up Why does my air conditioner have to pack up on Friday? I can't get it fixed til Monday, and it's going to be a really hot weekend!
  
  
• pack up Stan's printer has packed up again! Why doesn't he just get a new one?
  
  

Nouns often used as subjects with pack up (2): computer, printer, television, refrigerator, air conditioner, camera, phone

Variety: Thisis typically used in British and Australian English but may be used in other varieties of English too.