encamp

[en-kamp]

encamp Definition

• 1. to set up or establish a camp
• 2. to take up residence temporarily in a place

Using encamp: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "encamp" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The soldiers encamped near the river.

• Example

  The nomads encamped in the valley for a few days.

• Example

  We will encamp at the base of the mountain tonight.

encamp Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for encamp

• bivouac
• settle
• occupy
• lodge
• camp

Phrases with encamp

• encampment

  a temporary campsite or settlement

  Example

  The refugees were provided with food and shelter at the encampment.

• encamp against

  to set up a camp in opposition to someone or something

  Example

  The army encamped against the enemy's fortress.

• encampment meeting

  a religious gathering held in a temporary outdoor location, typically in a tent or open-air structure

  Example

  The encampment meeting was attended by hundreds of people from neighboring towns.

Origins of encamp

from Old French 'en' meaning 'in' and 'camp'

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Summary: encamp in Brief

'Encamp' [en-kamp] means to set up a temporary camp or take up residence in a place. It is often used to describe military or nomadic activities, as in 'The soldiers encamped near the river.' 'Encamp' can also be used in phrases like 'encampment' and 'encamp against,' and has formal equivalents like 'establish a camp.'