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.
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Heidi Mitchell, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2025
And for the first time in more than two decades, the Israeli military this week deployed tanks to the West Bank.
—Jeremy Diamond, CNN, 28 Feb. 2025
Sweeping reciprocal tariffs and levies on automobile imports may be deployed as soon as early April, while Mr. Trump has threatened to hit imports from the European Union with 25% duties.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2025
As a result, even the most typically risk-averse industries are moving quickly to deploy AI.
—Karthik Sj, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for deploy
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“Deploy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deploy. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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