Deploy — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /di-ˈplȯi/ de·ploy

Meaning & Definition of Deploy

Deploy (verb)

  1. to extend (a military unit) especially in width
  2. to place in battle formation or appropriate positions
  3. to spread out, utilize, or arrange for a deliberate purpose

Deploy (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to place in a particular position

    "The commander deployed additional troops to the region this morning."

    similar: emplace, fix, locate, park, plant, position, set, situate, station, anchor, bivouac, camp, camp (out), burrow, curl up, dig in, harbor, house, ensconce, install, lodge, nestle, perch, roost, settle

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Deploy

The most common words with a similar meaning to Deploy:

emplace, fix, locate, park, plant, position, set, situate, station, anchor, bivouac, camp, camp (out), burrow, curl up, dig in, harbor, house, ensconce, install, lodge, nestle, perch, roost, settle

Word Forms of Deploy

Inflections: deployed, deploying, deploys

Derived words: deployable (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Deploy

borrowed from French déployer "to unfurl, spread out, display, arrange for a purpose," going back to Old French despleier, desploier "to unfurl, set out to view" display:1

First known use: 1616t

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Frequently Asked Questions about Deploy

What does "Deploy" mean?

"Deploy" means to extend (a military unit) especially in width. As a verb, it is defined as: to extend (a military unit) especially in width.

What is another word for "Deploy"?

Other words for "Deploy" include emplace, fix, locate, park, plant, position, set and situate. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Deploy" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Deploy"?

There are 25 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Deploy". Common alternatives include emplace, fix, locate, park, plant, position, set, situate, station and anchor.

How do you use "Deploy" in a sentence?

Examples of "Deploy" in a sentence: "The commander deployed additional troops to the region this morning.".

Is "Deploy" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Deploy" is a verb.

Is "Deploy" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C2-level word, "Deploy" is typical of Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE), IELTS band 8.5–9.0, TOEFL iBT 114–120, PTE Academic 85–90. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Deploy"?

"Deploy" is pronounced /di-ˈplȯi/ and divided into syllables as de·ploy.

What is the origin of the word "Deploy"?

"Deploy" comes from borrowed from French déployer "to unfurl, spread out, display, arrange for a purpose," going back to Old French despleier, desploier "to unfurl, set out to view" display:1. First known use: 1616t.