marshal

²marshal

verb

marshaled or marshalledmarshal·ing or marshal·ling \ˈmärsh-(ə-)liŋ\

Definition of MARSHAL

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>

Variants of MARSHAL

marshal also marshall

Examples of MARSHAL

1. She carefully marshaled her thoughts before answering the question.
2. <marshaled their forces for battle>

First Known Use of MARSHAL

15th century

Related to MARSHAL

Synonyms: mobilize (also marshall), muster, rally

Antonyms: demob [chiefly British], demobilize

Related Words: arrange, group, line up, order, organize; call (up), convene, summon; activate; collect, round up

Near Antonyms: disarrange, disorder, disorganize, disrupt, disturb; deactivate, dismiss; break up, disband, dissolve, split (up)

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