Main Entry: ²marshal

Variant(s): also marshall

Function: verb

Inflected Form(s): marshaled or marshalled; marshal·ing or marshal·ling\ˈmärsh-(ə-)liŋ\

Date: 15th century

transitive verb 1 : to place in proper rank or position <marshaling the troops>
2 : to bring together and order in an appropriate or effective way <marshal arguments>
3 : to lead ceremoniously or solicitously : usher <marshaling her little group of children down the street>intransitive verb : to take form or order <ideas marshaling neatly>

synonyms see order