deploy

American  

[dih-ploi] / dɪˈplɔɪ /

verb (used with object)

1. Military. to spread out (troops) so as to form an extended front or line.

2. to arrange in a position of readiness, or to move strategically or appropriately.

   to deploy a battery of new missiles.

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verb (used without object)

1. to spread out strategically or in an extended front or line.

2. to come into a position ready for use.

   The plane can't land unless the landing gear deploys.

deploy British  

/ dɪˈplɔɪ /

verb

1. to adopt or cause to adopt a battle formation, esp from a narrow front formation

2. (tr) to redistribute (forces) to or within a given area

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Other Word Forms

• deployability noun
• deployable adjective
• deployment noun

Etymology

Origin of deploy

First recorded in 1470–80; from French déployer, equivalent to dé- prefix with negative force + ployer “to fold”; dis- ¹, ploy

Example Sentences

Jet fighters have also been deployed to protect jetliners against incoming drones, people familiar with the strategy said.

From The Wall Street Journal

The US has also said it is deploying about 200 troops to train and assist the Nigerian military in its battles with Islamist militants and other armed groups.

From BBC

In IRAs, investors are not good at deploying all of their retirement savings — specifically meant for a long time horizon — into stocks and bonds, and they leave a lot of cash on the table.

From MarketWatch

Iran also denies claims -- cited in the 20-country joint statement -- that it has deployed mines in the channel.

From Barron's

US military trainers deployed to Nigeria are using high-powered drones for surveillance and intelligence gathering, the Nigerian military told AFP Saturday.

From Barron's

Related Words

• expand
• open
• set up
• use