Usage Note
Abmarschieren is the verb for formally or energetically setting off on a march or walk. Die Truppen marschierten ab (the troops marched off). Colloquially used with humour when a group finally gets going.
Examples
"Nach dem Frühstück marschierten alle pünktlich ab."
Natural Translation
After breakfast everyone set off punctually.
Literal Translation
After the breakfast marched-off everyone punctually.

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