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deployed

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //dɪˈpɫɔɪd// UK //dɪplˈɔɪd// de·ployed

v. to move people or things into a position where they are ready to be used. It is often used for soldiers, equipment, or software.

v. to move, station, or utilise resources, personnel, or equipment for a specific purpose or strategic advantage. Transitive — requires a direct object.


SIMPLE

The company deployed new software to all its offices.

CONTEXTUAL

The emergency services deployed extra staff to the coast to help with the rescue efforts during the storm.

COMPLEX

While the military traditionally deployed troops to physical borders, modern security agencies must also deploy sophisticated digital assets to counter threats in the virtual landscape.

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Usage

The verb is transitive and takes a direct object; frequently used in military, technical, and corporate contexts.

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