1 B1 neutral
To wrap something in paper or packaging, tying or sealing it into a parcel, ready to be sent or stored.
"She spent the afternoon parcelling up her daughter's birthday presents to post overseas."
separable
parcel up
B1 neutral separable transitive
To wrap and pack something into a parcel ready for sending or storing.
In plain English
Wrap something up neatly and tie or seal it into a package.
What does "parcel up" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To pack something up into a parcel — transparent.
Actually means
Wrap something up neatly and tie or seal it into a package.
Usage tip
More common in British English. Suggests preparation for posting. Also used figuratively for neatly completing or tying up an arrangement.
Words that pair with "parcel up"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
books gifts clothes goods items order
How to conjugate "parcel up"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
parcel up
I/you/we/they
3rd person
parcels up
he/she/it
Past simple
parceled up
yesterday
Past participle
parceled up
have + pp
-ing form
parceling up
continuous
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