strike the tent
The phrase "strike the tent" originates from military practices and is used metaphorically to indicate leaving or concluding an activity.
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Definition
B2Camping
(literal)To take down and pack up a tent or campsite.
Example
- As the sun began to set, they decided it was time to strike the tent and head home.
B2General
(metaphorical)To prepare to leave or move on from a place, often marking the end of an activity or event.
Example
- After a long day at the beach, the family struck the tent and drove back to the city.
- With the project completed, it was time to strike the tent and start planning the next one.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "strike the tent":
pitch a tentpull up stumpstent pegpack awaypup tentstrike sailstrike one's flagpack upstrike inhit the rack