Decamp (Verb)
Meaning 1
Run away; usually includes taking something or somebody along; "The thief made off with our silver"; "the accountant absconded with the cash from the safe".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- The fugitives managed to decamp with most of their belongings before the police arrived.
- The corrupt businessman decamped with millions of dollars from his company's accounts before anyone could stop him.
- The group of travelers had to decamp immediately as a fierce storm was approaching their campsite.
- The thieves decamped with several pieces of valuable jewelry from the museum's exhibit hall.
- The con artist decamped with the savings of several elderly victims before the law could catch up to him.
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Meaning 2
Leave a camp; "The hikers decamped before dawn".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- The hikers decamped before dawn to avoid the impending storm.
- The soldiers were ordered to decamp at midnight and start the long march.
- After the flooding, the campers had to decamp to higher ground for safety.
- The trekking group decamped from their base camp to ascend the summit.
- As the firefighters contain the blaze, some residents can decamp and return home.
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Meaning 3
Leave suddenly; "She persuaded him to decamp"; "skip town".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- The gang members decided to decamp after the foiled robbery attempt to avoid arrest.
- In the 1920s, artists would often decamp to Paris to hone their craft.
- As soon as the storm warning sounded, the campers quickly decamped to higher ground.
- When the news of the scandal broke out, the corrupt official tried to decamp from the country.
- The group of travelers had to decamp early in the morning to catch their train on time.