1.
If things are ~ in a particular way, they are arranged or displayed in that way. (FORMAL)
Cartons of Chinese food were ~ on a large oak table.
ADJ: v-link ADJ, usu ADJ prep/adv
2.
If something such as a military force is ~ against someone, it is ready and able to be used against them. (FORMAL)
ADJ: v-link ADJ against n