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- pronunciation:
- dih
ploI
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
deploys, deploying, deployed |
| definition 1: |
to move, position, or distribute so as to make ready or effective for a particular purpose.
The general deployed his troops in battle formation.The United States continues to deploy drones to the region.- similar words:
- maneuver
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| definition 2: |
to put into effective or strategic use.
deploy an argumentdeploy technologies |
| definition 3: |
to cause to unfold or open out so as to be ready for use.
For a few seconds, spectators wondered if the sky diver would ever deploy his parachute. |
| related words: |
marshal |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to position people, objects, or the like so as to be ready for a particular purpose.
- similar words:
- maneuver
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| definition 2: |
to unfold or open out so as to be ready for use.
The air bags deployed on impact, saving the driver and her passenger. |
| related words: |
maneuver |
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| derivation: |
deployment (n.) |
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