Definition of DEPLOYED (original) (raw)
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
: 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
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That technology is the process deployed to split the poly from the cotton. —
Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 4 Feb. 2025 Marines with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division and elements from U.S. Southern Command and U.S. Army South deployed to Cuba. —Alexx Altman-Devilbiss, Baltimore Sun, 3 Feb. 2025 Stocks recovered a bit from earlier declines after Mexico reached an agreement Monday with the Trump administration that will pause U.S. tariffs on Mexico for one month while the two countries negotiate a trade deal, in return for Mexico deploying 10,000 additional troops at the border. —Todd Spangler, Variety, 3 Feb. 2025 Officers said the parachute didn’t deploy for unknown reasons. —Paloma Chavez, Sacramento Bee, 3 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for deploy 
Word History
Etymology
borrowed from French déployer "to unfurl, spread out, display, arrange for a purpose," going back to Old French despleier, desploier "to unfurl, set out to view" — more at display entry 1
First Known Use
1616, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a
Time Traveler
The first known use of deploy was in 1616
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“Deploy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deploy. Accessed 12 Feb. 2025.
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Last Updated: 7 Feb 2025 - Updated example sentences
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