pull up stakes

Related to word: stake

Idiom

Definition

  1. To gather one's possessions and relocate to a new residence.

    • After years of deliberation, they decided to pull up stakes and move to a warmer climate.

    • With the new job offer, she had to pull up stakes and move to another city.

    • Due to the company restructuring, many employees chose to pull up stakes and seek new opportunities elsewhere.