decamp (Meaning)
decamp (v)
leave a camp
run away; usually includes taking something or somebody along
leave suddenly
decamp (v. i.)
To break up a camp; to move away from a camping ground, usually by night or secretly.
Hence, to depart suddenly; to run away; -- generally used disparagingly.
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decamp Sentence Examples
- As the situation escalated, the soldiers decided to decamp from their position.
- The protesters planned to decamp from the square before nightfall to avoid any confrontations with the authorities.
- After a long day of hiking, we finally reached our campsite and began to decamp our gear.
- The scouts were instructed to decamp swiftly in case of any unforeseen danger.
- The nomadic tribe would often decamp to new locations in search of better grazing grounds for their livestock.
- With rumors of an impending storm, the beachgoers decided to decamp and head back to their hotels.
- The circus performers would decamp to a new city every week, entertaining audiences across the country.
- It was clear that the enemy forces were preparing to decamp under the cover of darkness.
- The refugees had to decamp from their makeshift shelters when the floodwaters began to rise.
- Fearing an attack, the villagers made plans to decamp to a safer location deeper in the mountains.
FAQs About the word decamp
leave a camp, run away; usually includes taking something or somebody along, leave suddenlyTo break up a camp; to move away from a camping ground, usually by ni
scarper, scram, get out, skip (out), escape,abscond, elope, make off, get (away), lam
face, defy, remain, defy, dare, confront, dare, remain,confront, face
As the situation escalated, the soldiers decided to decamp from their position.
The protesters planned to decamp from the square before nightfall to avoid any confrontations with the authorities.
After a long day of hiking, we finally reached our campsite and began to decamp our gear.
The scouts were instructed to decamp swiftly in case of any unforeseen danger.
