cram

cram [kræm] v past tense and past participle crammed present participle cramming

[: Old English; Origin: crammian]

1.) [T always + adverb/preposition]

to force something into a small space

cram sth into/onto etc sth

▪ Jill crammed her clothes into the bag.

▪ A lot of information has been crammed into this book.

2.) [I always + adverb/preposition]

if a lot of people cram into a place or vehicle, they go into it so it is then full

cram in/into

▪ We all crammed in and Pete started the car.

▪ 36,000 spectators crammed into the stadium to see the game.

3.) [T] especially AmE if a lot of people cram a place, they fill it

▪ Thousands of people crammed the mall Sunday.

4.)

to prepare yourself for an examination by learning a lot of information quickly

British Equivalent: swot

▪ She's been cramming hard all week.

cram for

▪ I have to cram for my chemistry test tomorrow.

cram in [cram sth<=>in] [i]phr v

to do a lot of activities in a short period of time

= ↑pack in

▪ We crammed in as much sightseeing as possible during our stay in New York.