package package /ˈpækɪdʒ/

noun

1. () A wrapped container  ( parcel , package )
   a wrapped container
    The postman delivered a parcel for me this morning
   The postman delivered a parcel for me this morning
   
   
2. () A collection of things wrapped or boxed together  ( parcel , package , bundle , packet )
   a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
    The chips came in a packet that had been opened
   The chips came in a packet that had been opened
   
   
3. (computing) written programs, procedures or rules and associated documentation pertaining to the operation of a computer system and that are stored in read/write memory  ( computer software , package , software , software package , software program , software system )
   (computing) written programs, procedures or rules and associated documentation pertaining to the operation of a computer system and that are stored in read/write memory
    The market for software is expected to expand
   the market for software is expected to expand
   
   

verb

1. () Put into a box  ( box , package )
   put into a box
    Box the gift, please
   box the gift, please