v.
1. Mil. a tr. cause (troops) to spread out from a column into a line. b intr. (of troops) spread out in this way.
2 tr. bring (arguments, forces, etc.) into effective action.
Derivatives:
deployment n.
Etymology: F d{eacute}ployer f. L displicare (as DIS-, plicare fold) & LL deplicare explain