Meaning of decamp in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /dəˈkæmp/

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  1. Verb

    decamp

    Etymology

    late 17th century: from French décamper, from dé- (expressing removal) + camp‘camp’

    Definitions

    1. leave a camp

    Examples

    • « The hikers decamped before dawn »

    Derived terms

  2. 2. run away

    Examples

    • « usually includes taking something or somebody along »

    Derived terms

  3. 3. leave suddenly

    Examples

    • « She persuaded him to decamp »
    • « skip town »

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