DEPLOY


Meaning of DEPLOY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ di-ˈplȯi ]

verb

Etymology: French déployer, literally, to unfold, from Old French desploier, from des- dis- + ploier, plier to fold — more at ply

Date: 1616

transitive verb

1.

a. : to extend (a military unit) especially in width

b. : to place in battle formation or appropriate positions

2. : to spread out, utilize, or arrange for a deliberate purpose

deploy a sales force

deploy a parachute

intransitive verb

: to move, spread out, or function while being deployed

the troops deploy ed along the front

the parachute failed to deploy

• de·ploy·able -ə-bəl adjective

• de·ploy·ment -mənt noun

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