marshall

n. a person who helps organize a public event, like a race or a parade, to keep people safe.

n. an official responsible for supervising a public event, ensuring order, and directing participants or spectators.

“The race marshall stood at the corner to show the runners which way to turn.”

“The event marshall coordinated with local police to ensure that the parade route remained clear of unauthorized vehicles and pedestrians.”

n. a type of police officer, especially in the United States, who carries out court orders.

n. a federal or local law enforcement officer in the United States responsible for executing warrants and transporting prisoners.

“The federal marshall arrived at the courthouse to escort the prisoner to his cell.”

“The deputy marshall was tasked with serving the subpoena to the witness who had been avoiding the legal proceedings.”

American English

v. to gather together and organize people, ideas, or things for a specific purpose.

v. to assemble and arrange a group of people, facts, or resources in an organized way for a particular task.

“She had to marshall all her energy to finish the long project on time.”

“The defense attorney spent weeks trying to marshall enough evidence to prove his client's innocence before the trial began.”

Formal

n. a very high-ranking officer in the army or air force.

n. a military officer of the highest rank, such as a Field Marshal or Air Marshal.

“The marshall led the troops during the final battle of the war.”

“Promoted to the rank of marshall, the general was now responsible for the strategic oversight of the entire eastern front.”

Formal