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deploy

1 of 1verb
/dɪˈplɔɪ/
Forms:deploys,deploying,deployed,deployed
1

to position soldiers or equipment for military action

C1transitive
  • The general decided to deploy the troops along the perimeter for a defensive stance.
  • The military strategist suggested deploying the artillery to a higher ground for better visibility.
  • In response to the threat, the army was ordered to deploy additional units to the border.
  • To secure the area, the commander decided to deploy checkpoints along key routes.
  • After the briefing, the general deployed his soldiers to various strategic points.
2

to put into use or action

transitive
  • The company decided to deploy its new marketing strategy to increase brand awareness.
  • The firefighters were ready to deploy their equipment as soon as they received the emergency call.
  • The government plans to deploy drones to monitor illegal activity in remote areas.
  • The IT department will deploy the latest software update to improve system performance.
  • The manager instructed the team to deploy their problem-solving skills to address the issue.