deploy
Translation
to deploy, to position, to use effectively
Examples
The army will deploy troops to the region.
The army will deploy troops to the region.
We need to deploy our resources more effectively.
We need to deploy our resources more effectively.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to move (sth.) into position for action The army will deploy troops to the region.
((sth.)) to bring (sth.) into effective action We need to deploy our resources more effectively.
Similar Words
Synonyms: position, station, implement; Antonyms: withdraw, recall
Etymology
From Old French 'desployer' (to unfold), from Latin 'dis-' (apart) + 'plicare' (to fold).
Memory Tips
Imagine 'un-folding' or spreading out troops or resources, like a map.