marshaling
Translation
to arrange, to organize, to assemble, to guide
Examples
He was marshaling his thoughts before speaking.
He was marshalling his thoughts before speaking.
The general is marshaling his troops for the attack.
The general is marshalling his troops for the attack.
The attendant is marshaling the guests into the hall.
The attendant is marshalling the guests into the hall.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to arrange or organize (sth.) He was marshaling his thoughts.
((sb./sth.)) ((into/to sth.)) to guide (sb./sth.) somewhere The attendant is marshaling the guests into the hall.
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Etymology
From Old French 'mareschal' (farrier, commander), from Germanic roots meaning 'horse-servant'. The meaning evolved from tending horses to commanding cavalry, then to organizing in general.
Memory Tips
Think of a parade marshal organizing all the floats and bands in the correct order.