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
The report estimates that for every 1,000 autonomous vehicles produced and deployed annually, approximately 190 workers will be needed for manufacturing and servicing.
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Jack Kelly, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Equipping them with air conditioning would allow them to be deployed as cooling centers during Flagstaff’s hottest summer days, which will get even hotter as time goes on.
—Joan Meiners and Katie Worth, The Arizona Republic, 1 Oct. 2024
The friend gave deputies and rescuers crucial information about potential jump locations and flight routes, allowing rescue teams to deploy helicopters to those areas, the sheriff's office said.
—Stephen Sorace, Fox News, 1 Oct. 2024
Israeli official says no plans to march on Beirut
Lebanon’s Prime Minister Najib Mikati said Monday his country is willing to deploy the army in support of the resolution if there is a cease-fire.
—Aamer Madhani, TIME, 1 Oct. 2024
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Jack Kelly, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Equipping them with air conditioning would allow them to be deployed as cooling centers during Flagstaff’s hottest summer days, which will get even hotter as time goes on.
—Joan Meiners and Katie Worth, The Arizona Republic, 1 Oct. 2024
The friend gave deputies and rescuers crucial information about potential jump locations and flight routes, allowing rescue teams to deploy helicopters to those areas, the sheriff's office said.
—Stephen Sorace, Fox News, 1 Oct. 2024
Israeli official says no plans to march on Beirut
Lebanon’s Prime Minister Najib Mikati said Monday his country is willing to deploy the army in support of the resolution if there is a cease-fire.
—Aamer Madhani, TIME, 1 Oct. 2024
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“Deploy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deploy. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.
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