deployment
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
moving soldiers or equipment to a specific place so they are ready for action.
the strategic distribution of military personnel and equipment in preparation for combat or peacekeeping operations.
Simple“The government ordered the deployment of more troops to the border to help with the emergency.”
In context“The rapid deployment of naval forces to the region served as a clear signal of the administration's commitment to maritime security.”
UsageOften used with 'of' followed by the group being moved.
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 C1 Advanced
the process of making a new computer program or website ready for people to use.
the technical process of installing, configuring, and enabling a software system or update on a server or production environment.
Simple“The new update is ready for deployment on our website tonight.”
In context“Automated deployment pipelines have significantly reduced the time it takes for developers to push code changes to the live environment.”
UsageCommonly used in the context of 'deployment cycle' or 'deployment pipeline'.
Teacher's tipIn a professional tech environment, this refers specifically to the final stage of the development process.
SynonymsAntonyms - 03 C1 Advanced
using something like money, skills, or tools in an effective way.
the act of putting something into effective use or action.
Simple“The successful project was due to the smart deployment of our limited budget.”
In context“The effective deployment of capital remains the primary challenge for the new board of directors during this period of inflation.”
UsageUsually refers to abstract resources like 'capital', 'resources', or 'logic'.
Teacher's tipThis is a high-level synonym for 'use' or 'application' in business and academic writing.
Synonyms
Usage deployment at sea
“The vessel has been on a record-breaking deployment for more than 200 days, after it was redirected to assist with the military operation in Iran.”
“That surpasses any previous deployment of a US aircraft carrier without a port stop.”
From French déploiement. Also de- + ployment.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.