deployed; deploying; deploys
1
a
: to extend (a military unit) especially in width
b
: to place in battle formation or appropriate positions
deploying troops to the region
2
: to spread out, utilize, or arrange for a deliberate purpose
deploy a sales force
deploy a parachute
: to move, spread out, or function while being deployed
The troops deployed along the front.
The parachute failed to deploy.
Examples of deploy in a Sentence
The troops were deployed for battle.
They plan to deploy more American soldiers over the next six months.
Two scientists were deployed to study the problem.
Both campaigns are deploying volunteers to the cities to encourage people to vote.
Equipment and supplies have been deployed across the country.
He deploys several arguments to prove his point.
Wait several seconds before deploying the parachute.
The boat's sails were not fully deployed.
The parachute failed to deploy properly.
Recent Examples on the Web
The vehicle's upper stage reached space, deployed dummy versions of SpaceX's Starlink satellites, and splashed down in the Indian Ocean as planned.
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Mike Wall, Space.com, 21 Dec. 2025
No soldier wants to be deployed in that manner.
—Jack Fink, CBS News, 21 Dec. 2025
Sacramento’s lineup Kings coach Doug Christie deployed his 17th different starting lineup of the season against the Blazers on Thursday.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 20 Dec. 2025
Police and additional security have been deployed at Sydney’s Lakemba mosque, one of the largest in Australia, ahead of Friday prayers, Australian media reported.
—Reuters, NBC news, 19 Dec. 2025
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Mike Wall, Space.com, 21 Dec. 2025
No soldier wants to be deployed in that manner.
—Jack Fink, CBS News, 21 Dec. 2025
Sacramento’s lineup Kings coach Doug Christie deployed his 17th different starting lineup of the season against the Blazers on Thursday.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 20 Dec. 2025
Police and additional security have been deployed at Sydney’s Lakemba mosque, one of the largest in Australia, ahead of Friday prayers, Australian media reported.
—Reuters, NBC news, 19 Dec. 2025
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“Deploy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deploy. Accessed 23 Dec. 2025.
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