redeploy

verb

re·​de·​ploy ˌrē-di-ˈplȯi How to pronounce redeploy (audio)
redeployed; redeploying; redeploys

transitive verb

: to transfer from one area or activity to another

intransitive verb

: to relocate personnel or equipment
redeployment noun

Examples of redeploy in a Sentence

The soldiers were redeployed to the country's capital. Most units will redeploy to their home bases. They redeployed their assets into mutual funds.
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The Ukrainian military sank several Russian warships in the Black Sea and at their Crimean bases, crippling Moscow’s naval capability and forcing it to redeploy its fleet to Novorossiysk. ABC News, 11 June 2026 Since then, Bruno Fernandes has been redeployed to his natural No 10 role, Casemiro’s exit has been confirmed, and Manuel Ugarte’s future has come into question, all of which risks leaving Kobbie Mainoo as the squad’s only senior, recognised central midfielder. James McNicholas, New York Times, 2 June 2026 The ship will redeploy to Miami instead. Nathan Diller, USA Today, 2 June 2026 Such a response must be led by an entity with the authority to coordinate across sectors and the budgetary power to redeploy resources where they are most needed. Daniele Nyirandutiye, semafor.com, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for redeploy

Word History

First Known Use

1945, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of redeploy was in 1945

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“Redeploy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/redeploy. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.

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