Synonyms for
Deploy
Definition
to move or position something or someone strategically or systematically
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Common collocations
- deploy troops
- deploy resources
- deploy assets
- deploy personnel
- deploy a system
- deploy a strategy
- deploy software
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Usage note
Primarily used in military, business, or technical contexts. Avoid using 'deploy' for simply sending someone to a location without a specific purpose or task.
Example sentences
- The company will deploy its resources to expand its business.
- The football coach will deploy his team's best players for the game.
- The firefighters will deploy to the scene of the fire.
- The police will deploy more officers to patrol the area.
- The navy will deploy its ships to protect the coast.
Quotes
The real test of leadership is how well you function in a crisis. When the pressure is on and the stakes are high, that's when you deploy your training and instincts to the fullest.
The United States must deploy all necessary means to stop the spread of terrorism until the threat is completely and permanently eliminated.
I'm not a big believer in trying to jam stuff down people's throats - you can't deploy something that's not ready, or you have a really big, complicated mess on your hands.