decamping
Quickly packing up
Decamping is the act of leaving a place, often suddenly or secretly.
The word comes from breaking camp—packing up tents and moving on—but now applies broadly to any departure, especially one that's hasty or unannounced.
After the scandal broke, several board members began decamping for other organizations.
It can suggest either a tactical retreat or simply moving on to somewhere new.
Rapid escape from danger
- abscondingDeparting secretly to evade
- boltingDeparting at speed
- vanishingCeasing to be visible
- disappearingCeasing to be visible
evasion · flight · fugitive · getaway · exfiltration · clandestine
Sharp and unexpected
- hastyExcessively quick, ill-considered
- precipitateHeadlong and reckless
- swiftMoving with speed
- impromptuWithout advance preparation
unexpected · hurried · rushed · unannounced · overnight
Unlawful abandonment of duty
- forsakingRenouncing or abandoning completely
- vacatingLeaving a place empty
- evacuationRemoval from danger
- withdrawalAct of taking away
departure · relinquishment · defection · ditching · stranding · jilting · disaffection · walkout
Emotionally affecting
- uprootingExtracting from the earth
- resettlementReestablishing in new place
- relocatingChanging one's residence
- migrationMovement to new territory
transplanting · displacement · nomadism · expatriation · emigration · homesteading · pioneering
Sanctuary or withdrawal
- withdrawalAct of taking away
- evacuationRemoval from danger
- redeploymentRelocating resources or personnel
- regroupingOrganizing anew after scattering
fleeing
Rapid escape from danger
- abscondingDeparting secretly to evade
- boltingDeparting at speed
- vanishingCeasing to be visible
disappearing · evasion · flight · fugitive · getaway · exfiltration · clandestine
abrupt
Sharp and unexpected
- hastyExcessively quick, ill-considered
- precipitateHeadlong and reckless
- swiftMoving with speed
impromptu · unexpected · hurried · rushed · unannounced · overnight
desertion
Unlawful abandonment of duty
- forsakingRenouncing or abandoning completely
- vacatingLeaving a place empty
- evacuationRemoval from danger
withdrawal · departure · relinquishment · defection · ditching · stranding · jilting · disaffection · walkout · bailout
moving
Emotionally affecting
- uprootingExtracting from the earth
- resettlementReestablishing in new place
- relocatingChanging one's residence
migration · transplanting · displacement · nomadism · expatriation · emigration · homesteading · pioneering
retreat
Sanctuary or withdrawal
- withdrawalAct of taking away
- evacuationRemoval from danger
- redeploymentRelocating resources or personnel
decampingsettling in
Becoming established somewhere
encamping · establishing · setting up camp · taking up residence · moving in
camp, campaign, camper, camping, camps, campaigner, campers, decamp, campaigning