C1nounformal3K

Deployment

UK /["/dɪˈplɔɪmənt/"]/US /["/dɪˈplɔɪmənt/"]/

Definition

the act of moving soldiers or weapons into a position where they are ready for military action

In simple words: Putting something into use or action.

Examples

the deployment of peacekeeping forces
troop deployments
the deployment of resources/staff

Usage notes

Used primarily in business, military, and technology contexts. Avoid in casual conversations. Appropriate when discussing software releases or military troop placements.

Grammar pattern

deployment + object

Memory hint

Think of 'deploy' as 'de-ploy' — removing (de) blocks and letting things flow.

Collocations

military deployment
deployment strategy
deployment plan
software deployment
cloud deployment

Synonyms

implementation
launch
distribution
installation
execution

Antonyms

withdrawal
retraction

Common mistakes

Confusing with 'deployment' as a verb, learners often use it incorrectly as a noun.
Using 'deploy' without an object; it's crucial to indicate what is being deployed.