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
Historically, deploying industrial-strength e-commerce solutions required months of planning, specialist teams and budgets well into six figures.
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Christopher Yang, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
While Galbreath is well-rounded, the 6-foot-4, 240-pounder is more of a pass-catching TE who is best deployed detached from the line of scrimmage in the slot.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 22 July 2025
The United States will reportedly deploy the MQ-9 armed reconnaissance drone, commonly known as the Reaper, to South Korea amid growing threats from China and North Korea.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 July 2025
Last month, Trump deployed the National Guard and Marines to Los Angeles to help protect federal buildings and assist ICE agents in making detentions, a move that temporarily escalated tensions.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 22 July 2025
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Christopher Yang, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
While Galbreath is well-rounded, the 6-foot-4, 240-pounder is more of a pass-catching TE who is best deployed detached from the line of scrimmage in the slot.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 22 July 2025
The United States will reportedly deploy the MQ-9 armed reconnaissance drone, commonly known as the Reaper, to South Korea amid growing threats from China and North Korea.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 July 2025
Last month, Trump deployed the National Guard and Marines to Los Angeles to help protect federal buildings and assist ICE agents in making detentions, a move that temporarily escalated tensions.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 22 July 2025
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“Deploy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deploy. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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