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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Cameron Teague Robinson, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
City Council Speaker Julie Menin deserves credit for advancing legislation that protects synagogues, churches, mosques and other places of worship by deploying safety perimeters keeping protesters at a distance.
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In February, the White House said Trump had not discussed any plans to deploy federal immigration agents to polling places.
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However, the researchers added a note of caution, noting that the technology was still in its early stages and could not be deployed at large scales immediately.
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Cameron Teague Robinson, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
City Council Speaker Julie Menin deserves credit for advancing legislation that protects synagogues, churches, mosques and other places of worship by deploying safety perimeters keeping protesters at a distance.
—Elliot Cosgrove, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
In February, the White House said Trump had not discussed any plans to deploy federal immigration agents to polling places.
—Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
However, the researchers added a note of caution, noting that the technology was still in its early stages and could not be deployed at large scales immediately.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
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“Deploy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deploy. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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