deploy

CEFRC1

/dɪˈplɔɪ/

verb

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To move people or equipment into position for use.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    To install, test and implement a computer system or application.

Examples

  • Algeria would never deploy troops in Libya.

  • Philae's harpoons did not deploy.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meanings

  1. To unfold, open, or otherwise become ready for use.

  2. To prepare and arrange (originally military unit or units, i.e., to array troops) for use.

More examples

In context

  • "Deploy two units of infantry along the enemy's flank," the general ordered.

  • Teachers can deploy a wide range of resources in their classrooms.

  • deploy some lifeguards on the beach

Quick test

Two questions on this entry. Nothing is scored.

Question 1 · Quick check

The general ordered the commander to blank additional troops immediately.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

verb

Borrowed from French déployer (“to unroll, unfold”), from Old French desploiier, itself from des- + ploiier, or possibly from Late Latin displicāre (“to unfold, display”), from Latin dis- (“apart”) + plicare (“to fold”). Compare Middle English desployen, dysployen (“to unfold, display”). Doublet of display.