decamp

intransitive-verb
UK: /dɪˈkæmp/
US: /diːˈkæmp/

  1. To leave a place suddenly or secretly, often because you are in trouble or want to avoid something.

    1. We had to decamp when the police arrived at the party.
    2. After the argument, he decided to decamp to his friend's house for a few days to cool off.

  2. To break up a camp; to move from one place to another.

    1. It's time to decamp and find a new camping spot.
    2. They decided to decamp early in the morning to avoid the midday heat.

Synonyms

leave flee withdraw depart abscond evacuate retreat
decamp transitive-verb

  1. To cause to leave a camp or lodging.

    1. The general ordered his troops to decamp the area immediately.
    2. The unexpected storm forced the hikers to quickly decamp their exposed campsite.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "decamp" in English means: To leave a place suddenly or secretly, often because you are in trouble or want to avoid something., To break up a camp; to move from one place to another..

The phonetic transcription of "decamp" is /dɪˈkæmp/ in British English and /diːˈkæmp/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "decamp": leave, flee, withdraw, depart, abscond, evacuate, retreat.

Example usage of "decamp": "We had to decamp when the police arrived at the party.". More examples on the page.