Decamp

Pronunciation: /dɪˈkæmp/

Definitions of decamp

verb to depart quickly or secretly, usually to avoid capture or detection

Example Sentences

A1 The family decided to decamp to the countryside for a weekend getaway.

A2 After the storm hit, the villagers had to decamp to a nearby shelter.

B1 The soldiers were ordered to decamp from their current position and move to a safer location.

B2 The protesters planned to decamp from the city square before nightfall.

C1 The nomadic tribe would decamp every few months to find new grazing grounds for their livestock.

C2 The royal entourage would decamp to different palaces throughout the year, following a strict schedule.

Examples of decamp in a Sentence

formal The soldiers were ordered to decamp from their current position and move to a safer location.

informal We should decamp from this boring party and find something more exciting to do.

slang Let's decamp from this joint and hit up the next spot.

figurative After years of working in the corporate world, she decided to decamp and pursue her passion for art.

Grammatical Forms of decamp

• past tense: decamped
• plural: decampers
• comparative: more decamp
• superlative: most decamp
• present tense: decamps
• future tense: will decamp
• perfect tense: have decamped
• continuous tense: is decamping
• singular: decamper
• positive degree: decamp
• infinitive: to decamp
• gerund: decamping
• participle: decamped

Origin and Evolution of decamp

First Known Use: 1650 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'decamp' originated from the French word 'décamper', which means to break camp or pack up and leave.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'decamp' has retained its original meaning of leaving a camp or place suddenly, but it has also been extended to mean leaving a place quickly or abruptly in a more general sense.