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
They are typically deployed before takeoff to provide more surface area to create lift.
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Mika Gröndahl, New York Times, 28 June 2025
To echo a recent note (The Power Algorithm) new ‘tech bro’ parties could materialise that prefer using robots to do the work of immigrants and that technology should be deployed for social control.
—Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
Godbout then deploys a taser for a second time, as Muller gets up which brings him back down to the ground briefly, according to the footage.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 28 June 2025
Lyons deployed with the Little River Volunteer Fire Department to assist with relief efforts after Hurricane Helene and served at several other North Carolina fire departments over the course of his career, according to the Red Oak Community Rural Fire Department.
—Audrey Conklin, FOXNews.com, 27 June 2025
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Mika Gröndahl, New York Times, 28 June 2025
To echo a recent note (The Power Algorithm) new ‘tech bro’ parties could materialise that prefer using robots to do the work of immigrants and that technology should be deployed for social control.
—Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
Godbout then deploys a taser for a second time, as Muller gets up which brings him back down to the ground briefly, according to the footage.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 28 June 2025
Lyons deployed with the Little River Volunteer Fire Department to assist with relief efforts after Hurricane Helene and served at several other North Carolina fire departments over the course of his career, according to the Red Oak Community Rural Fire Department.
—Audrey Conklin, FOXNews.com, 27 June 2025
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“Deploy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deploy. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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