English

deploy

dɪˈplɔɪ
Meaning: to use something effectively; to move military forces into position
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base deploy
3rd person singular present deploys
Present participle deploying
Past deployed
Will future will deploy
Going-to future going to deploy
Imperative negative don't deploy / do not deploy

Example sentences

The company decided to deploy its resources more effectively.
The company decided to deploy its resources more effectively.
The military deployed a stealth bomber to carry out the mission.
The military deployed a stealth bomber to carry out the mission.

Usage Notes

Commonly used in business to mean assigning resources or staff to specific tasks, and in the military for positioning troops.

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