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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The partial restoration came as security forces maintained a heavy presence across central Tehran, according to residents, with riot police, Revolutionary Guard units and plainclothes officers deployed at key locations as authorities sought to contain unrest.
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Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
According to the company, the robot can acquire and deploy new skills within hours rather than days or weeks, highlighting faster adaptation compared with earlier platforms.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 12 Jan. 2026
From start to finish, the Red Sox deployed a careless, thoughtless, and passive stratagem.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
Outside of politics, the Supreme Court in December prevented Trump from deploying the National Guard to Chicago.
—Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 12 Jan. 2026
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Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
According to the company, the robot can acquire and deploy new skills within hours rather than days or weeks, highlighting faster adaptation compared with earlier platforms.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 12 Jan. 2026
From start to finish, the Red Sox deployed a careless, thoughtless, and passive stratagem.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
Outside of politics, the Supreme Court in December prevented Trump from deploying the National Guard to Chicago.
—Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 12 Jan. 2026
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“Deploy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deploy. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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