Word
garrison
Phoneticsgar·ri·son, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɡæɹɪsən/
UK/ɡˈæɹɪsən/
Definitions
01stationed troops
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Military Technical
n. a group of soldiers who are stationed in a town or building to protect it.
n. a body of troops stationed in a fortified place or town for the purpose of defending it.
“The local garrison was called in to help the town after the heavy floods.”
“The commander ordered the garrison to remain on high alert throughout the night, fearing a surprise offensive from the northern border.”
Synonyms
02military post
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Military Technical
n. the building or fort where a group of soldiers lives and works.
n. a permanent military post or the buildings occupied by troops.
“The old garrison on the hill is now a museum for tourists.”
“Strategically positioned at the mouth of the river, the garrison served as the primary defensive hub for the entire coastal region.”
Synonyms
03to station troops
C1 · Advanced Military Technical
v. to put a group of soldiers in a place so they can defend it.
v. to station troops in a particular place for defensive purposes; to provide a place with a body of soldiers.
“The government decided to garrison the border towns to keep the citizens safe.”
“The general intended to garrison the captured fortress with two battalions of infantry to ensure the supply lines remained secure.”
Usage
The verb is transitive and requires a direct object, usually the location being defended.
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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