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.
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As organizations deploy autonomous agents for everything from customer service to supply chain optimization, each agent requires secure identity management.
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Steve McDowell, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025
France began a large-scale airdrop of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip on Friday, deploying four flights from Jordan to deliver 40 tons of food and supplies as the international posture towards the spiraling humanitarian crisis shifted in the face of imminent famine.
—Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Aug. 2025
None of the newcomers Shildt will deploy came with guarantees of matching the performances that led Preller to trade for them.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2025
But even four hours of electricity deployed when people come home from work and energy usage spikes in the early evening is extremely beneficial for the grid.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2025
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Steve McDowell, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025
France began a large-scale airdrop of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip on Friday, deploying four flights from Jordan to deliver 40 tons of food and supplies as the international posture towards the spiraling humanitarian crisis shifted in the face of imminent famine.
—Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Aug. 2025
None of the newcomers Shildt will deploy came with guarantees of matching the performances that led Preller to trade for them.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2025
But even four hours of electricity deployed when people come home from work and energy usage spikes in the early evening is extremely beneficial for the grid.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for deploy
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“Deploy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deploy. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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