Encamp

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈkæmp/

Encamp (verb)

  1. To set up a temporary camp, especially for soldiers, with tents or shelters in one place.
  2. To live in tents or temporary shelters in one area for a short time.
  3. To remain in a place for a while, forming a group that stays nearby.

Examples

  • The army encamps near the river.
  • The soldiers encamp quietly before dawn.