break camp . break camp {v. phr.} To take down and pack tents and camping things; take your things from a camping place. The scouts broke camp at dawn. Categories: add yours {v. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2025 To section: B Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Post my comment