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muster

1 of 2verb
/ˈməs.tɜr/
Forms:musters,mustering,mustered,mustered
1

to gather individuals, like military or jury duty personnel, to fulfill their assigned duties

transitive
  • The military commander decided to muster the troops for an important mission.
  • The sergeant mustered the soldiers for the morning briefing.
  • The captain issued orders to muster the crew for the upcoming naval exercise.
  • The police chief mustered law enforcement personnel to address the public disturbance.
  • The general mustered all his troops for the final attack.
2

to gather or summon for a specific purpose or action

transitive
  • She mustered the courage to speak in front of the large crowd.
  • We need to muster the resources before starting the project.
  • He mustered enough strength to finish the race.
  • The leader mustered support from several neighboring countries.
  • She could barely muster a smile after hearing the news.