camp out

idiom

Meaning

To wait or queue for something expected to occur, often overnight.

Examples

SIMPLE

Fans camp out to buy tickets for the big concert.

CONTEXTUAL

Hundreds of people decided to camp out on the sidewalk just to be the first ones inside the new store.

COMPLEX

Determined to secure the latest limited edition device, the dedicated enthusiasts chose to camp out in the cold for two days before the official release.

Anchors to

camp

Related idioms3entries

01
boot camp
Any short, often intensive course of training.
02
camp as a row of tents
Very camp, highly campy.
03
camp out on
To exert or maintain control over a website, domain name, wiki page, etc.