1. to pack too much into a container or space

1. a protective outer container or packaging used to ship or store a smaller package or item
Usage: common in shipping and logistics

Examples

• Don't overpack your suitcase or you won't be able to close it.
• She tends to overpack for weekend trips, bringing twice as many clothes as she needs.
• The fragile vase was placed in an overpack to protect it during shipping.
• We used an overpack to ensure the delicate electronics arrived safely.
• If you overpack the box, the tape won't hold and it might burst open.
• The company uses an overpack system for all their high-value shipments.