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marshal
CEFRC1
/ˈmɑː(ɹ)ʃəl/
verb · noun
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In plain English
- 01
verb
To organize people or things so they are ready for action.
- 02
noun
An official who helps control a public event or area.
Examples
I will marshal a fair amount of scientific data to support my argument.
US Marshal Tom Jackson is determined to recover the fugitive.
At a glance
Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 5
- Parts of speech
- 2
- Citations
- 5
- Synonyms
- 2
Deep Dive
verb
Extra meaningsA high-ranking officer in the household of a medieval prince or lord, who was originally in charge of the cavalry and later the military forces in general.
A male given name transferred from the surname, of 19th century and later usage.
noun
Extra meaningA military officer of the highest rank in several countries, including France and the former Soviet Union; equivalent to a general of the army in the United States. See also field marshal.
More examples
In contextYou don't need a college degree to be a sky marshal.
Our conquering ſwords ſhal marſhal vs the way UUe vſe to martch vpon the ſlaughtered foe: Trampling their bowels with our horſes hoofes: […]
This train is formed only of "Blue Spot" wagons for London; vans for Mac Fisheries Finsbury Park depot are marshalled at the rear to be detached at Finsbury Park.
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Origin
verb
From marshal.