decamping

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of leaving a camp or permanent station, especially in a hurry.

  - "The soldiers decamped in the middle of the night."
  - "The explorers were forced to decamp when their supplies ran out."

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Synonyms

abscond , absquatulate

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Variants

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decamp , decamped , decamping , decampment , decampments , decamps

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Etymology

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Originated in the late 16th century from the Old French word 'descamper,' meaning 'to leave camp.'

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Trivia

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1. Decamping is also used in the context of political parties abandoning their seats in a legislative body.

2. The term 'decamp' is sometimes used metaphorically to describe someone leaving a situation or relationship.

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Related Concepts

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1. evacuation: Decamping is a type of evacuation, which is the act of leaving a dangerous or unfavorable location.

2. retreat: Decamping is a form of retreat, which is the act of withdrawing from an engagement or situation.

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Culture

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Decamping has been used extensively in military and exploratory contexts, where quick departures are necessary.

How to Memorize "decamping"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize soldiers packing up their tents and leaving camp in a hurry.

2. associate
   

   - Associate decamping with leaving a camp or station.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Decamping: D for departure, C for camp, and P for packing' to memorize the meaning.

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