1. to set up a temporary camp or place of residence
2. to settle or establish in a camp

Examples

• The soldiers will encamp near the river tonight.
• We decided to encamp in the valley for the winter.
• The refugees were encamped in temporary shelters.
• The army encamped on the hill overlooking the town.
• Protesters encamped outside the government building.
• The nomads encamp wherever they find good grazing land.