make camp

Frequency: 6.56.8 per million words

to set up a camp, especially for the night

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Examples (10)

  • Let's make camp here for the night before it gets too dark.
  • The hikers were exhausted, so they decided to make camp by the river.
  • We'll make camp as soon as we find a clearing in the forest.
  • The pioneers had to make camp quickly before the storm hit.
  • Where do you think is the best spot to make camp?
  • The soldiers were ordered to advance until dusk, then make camp.
  • Making camp in the snow requires special skills and equipment.
  • After a long day's ride, the cowboys would make camp near a water source.
  • If we don't make camp soon, we'll have to set up our tents in the dark.
  • Their main goal for the afternoon was to make camp and gather firewood.