deploy
An army deploys troops to different places for battle or training.
The word "deploy" has a military origin, but it's also used in everyday life. When a company wants to expand its business online, they deploy new features on their website. This means setting up and making the new feature ready for use by customers. Think of deploying like sending out a team to set something up: you're putting things into place so that they work as planned.
For example, if a tech firm is launching a new app, they'll need to deploy it on different platforms, such as iOS or Android. This means making sure the app works properly and looks good on each platform before letting customers use it.
In some cases, deploy can also mean releasing software updates or new versions of an application. It's like sending out a fresh batch of workers with new instructions to complete a task.
How common is "deploy"?
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
verb
(transitive, ergative) To prepare and arrange (originally military unit or units, i.e., to array troops) for use.
Example: "Deploy two units of infantry along the enemy's flank," the general ordered.
Real examples of "deploy" in context
