deployed; deploying; deploys
Definition of deploy
1a
: 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
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The first known use of deploy was in 1616
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