Word
deploy
Meanings
to position and use people or resources where they are needed
to launch or make a technical system or software available for use
Definition
To deploy means to position and use people or resources for a particular purpose.
To deploy means to move people, equipment, or other resources into place so they can be used effectively. It is often used in military, emergency, and business contexts. It can also mean to launch or set up something, such as software or a technical system, so it starts operating.
Examples
- The company will deploy a small team to support the new office during its first month.
- After the storm, they deployed additional crews to restore power as quickly as possible.
- The commander decided to deploy units along the ridge before nightfall.
- I deployed the update on a staging server to test performance under realistic traffic.
- She deployed her strongest arguments early, anticipating tough questions from the panel.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse deploy with develop, but deploy means to put into use or position, not to create or build.
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