camp out
To sleep outside in a tent, or to stay in one place for a long time waiting for something.
Meanings
To sleep outside or in a tent, usually for recreation.
"The children wanted to camp out in the backyard under the stars."
To wait outside a place for a long time, often overnight, to be first in line for something.
"Fans camped out overnight to get tickets for the concert."
To set up a temporary working or living space somewhere, often informally.
"We camped out in the conference room for three days while the office was being renovated."
The literal sense (sleeping outdoors) is very common. The figurative sense (waiting outside a shop, stadium, etc.) is also widely used, especially in news reporting.
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