strike camp
Dismantle the tents
To strike camp is to dismantle a campsite and pack up for departure—taking down tents, extinguishing fires, gathering gear.
The phrase comes from military usage, where striking means lowering or removing: We struck camp at dawn and marched north.
The opposite is to pitch or make camp.
- pack upPrepare belongings for departure
- pack it inCease one's efforts
- decampDepart abruptly, often secretly
- tear downDestroy a structure
- dismantleSeparate into parts
depart · roll out · hit the road · migrate · disassemble · fold · clear out · vacate · bug out · convoy · deployment · journey · pull up stakes · retreat · tent · caravan · backpack · fire pit
CAMP ESTABLISHMENT vs. DISMANTLEMENT
strike camppitch camp
Establish outdoor sleeping quarters
set up camp · pitch a tent · set up · encamp · camp out
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