camp out
The term "camp out" can describe both the act of sleeping outdoors, often in a tent, and the act of waiting for something, usually in a temporary manner.
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Definition
B1Recreation
(common)To sleep outdoors, typically in a tent, often for fun.
Example
- We decided to camp out by the lake for the weekend.
- The kids loved to camp out in the backyard during summer.
B2Informal
(idiomatic)To wait in a place for a long time, often overnight, to achieve something.
Example
- Fans camped out in front of the store to buy the new video game.
- She camped out in the lobby to get the best seats for the concert.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "camp out":
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