verb

deploy

to deploy, to position, to use effectively

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.

((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.

Synonyms: position, station, implement; Antonyms: withdraw, recall

From Old French 'desployer' (to unfold), from Latin 'dis-' (apart) + 'plicare' (to fold).

Imagine 'un-folding' or spreading out troops or resources, like a map.

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