deployed; deploying; deploys
1
a
: to extend (a military unit) especially in width
b
: to place in battle formation or appropriate positions
deploying troops to the region
2
: to spread out, utilize, or arrange for a deliberate purpose
deploy a sales force
deploy a parachute
: to move, spread out, or function while being deployed
the troops deployed along the front
the parachute failed to deploy
Examples of deploy in a Sentence
The troops were deployed for battle.
They plan to deploy more American soldiers over the next six months.
Two scientists were deployed to study the problem.
Both campaigns are deploying volunteers to the cities to encourage people to vote.
Equipment and supplies have been deployed across the country.
He deploys several arguments to prove his point.
Wait several seconds before deploying the parachute.
The boat's sails were not fully deployed.
The parachute failed to deploy properly.
Recent Examples on the Web
Police were able to nab Venable by deploying a tire deflation device which caused her vehicle to crash and allowed police to apprehend her.
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Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 7 June 2024
The decision begins to roll back the unprecedented barrage of hikes deployed to quell the euro zone’s worst-ever spike in prices.
—Rachel Ventresca, Fortune Europe, 6 June 2024
Chargers Chargers creating new edge on defense by deploying four tenacious pass rushers
May 29, 2024
His need to improve has been boosted by the memory — and images — of that November day in Wisconsin, where Johnston’s inconsistent play and doubted hands were on full display.
—Jeff Miller, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2024
The report also said, deputies deployed the majority of the Sheriff’s Office drones in ZIP codes in North Highlands, Rancho Cordova, Fair Oaks, Carmichael, Arden Arcade and south Sacramento neighborhoods such as Florin and Lemon Hill.
—Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 5 June 2024
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Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 7 June 2024
The decision begins to roll back the unprecedented barrage of hikes deployed to quell the euro zone’s worst-ever spike in prices.
—Rachel Ventresca, Fortune Europe, 6 June 2024
Chargers Chargers creating new edge on defense by deploying four tenacious pass rushers
May 29, 2024
His need to improve has been boosted by the memory — and images — of that November day in Wisconsin, where Johnston’s inconsistent play and doubted hands were on full display.
—Jeff Miller, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2024
The report also said, deputies deployed the majority of the Sheriff’s Office drones in ZIP codes in North Highlands, Rancho Cordova, Fair Oaks, Carmichael, Arden Arcade and south Sacramento neighborhoods such as Florin and Lemon Hill.
—Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 5 June 2024
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“Deploy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deploy. Accessed 10 Jun. 2024.
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