abmarschieren

to march off, to set off on foot

verb ap-mar-SHEE-ren Rare

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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