expression, godan verb (-ru)
pitch camp; set up camp
Used for setting up a temporary camp, especially in military or expedition contexts. The expression is fairly literal and not commonly used metaphorically.
兵士たちは川のほとりに陣を張った。
The soldiers pitched camp by the river.
探検隊は山のふもとに陣を張ること
The expedition team decided to set up camp at the foot of the mountain.