Meaning of the word marshall in English

What does marshall mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

marshall

US /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
UK /ˈmɑːʃəl/

Noun

a high-ranking officer in the armed forces or a law enforcement officer

Example:
The field marshal led the troops into battle.
The US Marshals Service is a federal law enforcement agency.

Verb

to arrange or assemble (a group of people, especially soldiers) in order

Example:
The general tried to marshall his forces for a counterattack.
She worked to marshall her thoughts before the presentation.