Cool MateDeploy
UK /["/dɪˈplɔɪ/","/dɪˈplɔɪz/","/dɪˈplɔɪd/","/dɪˈplɔɪɪŋ/"]/US /["/dɪˈplɔɪ/","/dɪˈplɔɪz/","/dɪˈplɔɪd/","/dɪˈplɔɪɪŋ/"]/
Definition
to move soldiers or weapons into a position where they are ready for military action
In simple words: To send out or use something for a special purpose.
Examples
- 2 000 troops were deployed in the area.
- At least 5 000 missiles were deployed along the border.
- to **deploy arguments/resources**
- She rejected the arguments that had been deployed against her.
- Tanks were deployed effectively during the long campaign.
Usage notes
Commonly used in technical or military contexts. Less appropriate in casual conversations. Often relates to resources, software, or troops.
Grammar pattern
deploy + object
Memory hint
Think of 'deploy' as 'to play' something, like deploying a tactic in a game.
Collocations
- effectively
- successfully
- widely
- against
- effectively
- successfully
- widely
- against
Synonyms
- utilize
- mobilize
- install
- set up
- position
Antonyms
- retreat
- withdraw
- disperse
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'deploying' (the action) vs 'deployment' (the process)
- Using 'deploy' without a clear object
- Mixing up with similar-sounding words like 'deployed' and 'displayed'