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verb de·ploy \di-ˈplȯi\

Definition of deploy

transitive verb
1a : to extend (a military unit) especially in widthb : 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
intransitive verb
: to move, spread out, or function while being deployed the troops deployed along the front the parachute failed to deploy

play \-ə-bəl\ adjective

play \-mənt\ noun

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.

French déployer, literally, to unfold, from Old French desploier, from des- dis- + ploier, plier to fold — more at ply

First Known Use: 1616

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verb de·ploy \di-ˈplȯi\

: to organize and send out (people or things) to be used for a particular purpose
: to open up and spread out the parts of (something, such as a parachute)