decamp
Translation
to decamp, to abscond
Examples
The army will decamp at dawn.
The army will decamp at dawn.
He decamped with the company's money.
He decamped with the company's money.
Grammar Patterns
to decamp ((from a place)) to leave a place suddenly The protesters decided to decamp from the park.
to decamp ((with sth.)) to leave suddenly, taking something The treasurer decamped with all the funds.
Similar Words
Synonyms: flee, abscond, depart, escape
Etymology
From 'de-' (away from) + 'camp'. Literally, to move away from a camp.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'de-camping' – packing up your tent and leaving a campsite, often quickly or secretly.