Verbs of Manual Action - Verbs for Handling Containers

to empty or remove liquid from a container or area

to remove the contents of a container or space

to clear a space or container of either people or its contents

to make something full

to fill a place or container with something, especially after it has been used or emptied

to forcefully or tightly pack a space with a large amount of something

to add more liquid to someone's glass or cup

to fill something, such as a container or space, to the very top or edge

to move something like a window or door into a position that people, things, etc. can pass through or use

to move something like a window or door into a position that people or things cannot pass through

to secure something with a lock or seal

to use a key, code, or other method to open a lock or seal, allowing access to something that was secured

to close or secure something tightly to prevent access

to close something

to stop the flow or movement of something through somewhere

to make it so that nothing can move through something

to tightly fill or block a hole with something

to prevent something or someone from moving forward or progressing smoothly

to fill a space or container tightly and completely with a material

to put something into a bag for carrying or storage

to put something, typically small or portable, into one's pocket

to put clothes and other things needed for travel into a bag, suitcase, etc.

to put something into a box, typically for storage, transportation, or organization

to pack something in order to sell or transport it

to put things into containers or bags in order to transport or store them