verb

deploy

to position, to arrange, to put into use

The army will deploy troops to the region.

The army will deploy troops to the region.

We need to deploy our resources effectively.

We need to deploy our resources effectively.

((sb./sth.)) to move (soldiers or equipment) to a place where they can be used The army will deploy troops to the region.

((sth.)) to use (sth.) effectively We need to deploy our resources effectively.

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

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

Think of 'un-folding' ('dis-plicare') a map to see where to place your troops. You 'deploy' them.

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