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Meaning of the word deploy in English

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deploy

US /dɪˈplɔɪ/
UK /dɪˈplɔɪ/
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Verb

1.

to move soldiers or equipment to a place where they can be used when they are needed

Example:
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The troops were deployed to the conflict zone.
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The company plans to deploy more security personnel.
Synonym:
stationpositionpostdistributearrange
2.

to use something effectively

Example:
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The software allows us to deploy resources more efficiently.
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She knows how to deploy her charm to get what she wants.
Synonym:
utilizeemployapplyimplementexecute
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