decamp
Translation
to leave suddenly and secretly
Examples
The journalists decamped when the story broke.
The journalists decamped when the story broke.
He decamped with all the company's money.
He decamped with all the company's money.
Grammar Patterns
((from sth.)) to leave (a place) suddenly The army decamped from the city overnight.
((with sth.)) to leave suddenly, taking (sth.) She decamped with the stolen jewels.
Similar Words
Synonyms: flee, abscond, escape; Antonyms: arrive, stay
Etymology
From French 'décamper', from 'dé-' (away from) + 'camp' (camp). Literally 'to break camp'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'de-camp', meaning to leave a camp. Imagine soldiers packing up and leaving secretly at night.