- bundle
- bun|dle1 [ `bʌndl ] noun count *1. ) a group of things that have been tied together, especially so that you can carry them easily:The women carried heavy bundles on their backs.bundle of: a bundle of clean clothesbundles of firewood2. ) a group of things that are sold or offered as a set:a software bundle that comes with new computersbundle of: The governor is introducing a bundle of measures to help single parents.3. ) something that is wrapped in something soft such as a BLANKET so that you cannot see its real shapebe a bundle of something INFORMALused for emphasizing that someone has a lot of a particular quality:Susan is a bundle of energy.a bundle of nerves (=very nervous): Rosie was a bundle of nerves at the interview.be a bundle of fun/laughs INFORMALto be very enjoyable or funny. This phrase often shows that you really think someone or something is not enjoyable or funny:You haven't exactly been a bundle of fun today.a bundle INFORMALa lot of money:A new paint job will cost you a bundle.bundlebun|dle 2 [ `bʌndl ] verb *1. ) transitive to make someone go to a particular place by pushing them in a rough way:bundle someone into/out of/through etc. something: He was quickly bundled into a police car.They blindfolded him and bundled him through the door.a ) intransitive or transitive to go somewhere quickly with other people, or to make people do this:Tourists bundled into the waiting buses.2. ) bundle or bundle up transitive to put things into groups and wrap or tie them together:Their clothes were bundled into plastic bags.a ) to put two things together so that they can be sold or offered as a single product,bundle `off phrasal verb transitiveto make someone go somewhere, especially in order to get rid of them:He was bundled off to boarding school when he was ten years old.,bundle `up phrasal verb1. ) intransitive or transitive to put warm clothes on yourself or someone else, or wrap someone in something warm:You'll have to bundle up, it's cold outside.2. ) transitive:She bundled up her belongings and put them in a bag.
Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.