v. t. & i. | 1. | (Mil.) To open out; to unfold; to spread out (a body of troops) in such a way that they shall display a wider front and less depth; - the reverse of |
v. t. | 1. | To place (people or other resources) into a position so as to be ready to for action or use. |
n. | 1. | (Mil.) The act of deploying; a spreading out of a body of men in order to extend their front. |
Verb | 1. | deploy - place troops or weapons in battle formation |
2. | deploy - to distribute systematically or strategically; "The U.S. deploys its weapons in the Middle East" |