deploy
gb/dɪplˈɔɪ/ us/dɪplˈɔɪ/
B1
English
~ 3400
bevet, mozgósít, élesít, éles környezetbe telepít, üzembe helyez, kihelyez, elhelyez, vezényel
VERB
B2
1
Usage pattern:
to deploy [something] to/for [purpose]
The company plans to deploy more staff during the holiday season.
A vállalat azt tervezi, hogy az ünnepi időszakban több munkatársat vet be.
The army deployed its troops along the border.
A hadsereg csapatait a határ mentén vetette be.
We need to deploy our resources efficiently to meet the deadline.
Police were deployed across the city to control the protests.
Learner examples
The army will deploy soldiers to the area.
A hadsereg katonákat fog bevetni a térségben.
The school will deploy more teachers for the exam.
Az iskola több tanárt fog bevetni a vizsgán.
The company will deploy new machines in the factory.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'deploy' with 'employ'. 'Deploy' usually involves arranging and using resources strategically, while 'employ' means to hire someone or use something.
Meaning
Position and use resources
Collocations
deploy troops
|deploy resources
|deploy technology
|deploy personnel
|deploy forces
Synonyms
utilize (Emphasizes making practical use of something, not necessarily involving movement or arrangement.)
|
position (Focuses more on placing something in a specific location, without implying active use.)
Antonyms
withdraw (Means to remove or take away people or resources from a location or task.)
Themes
military
|business
|technology
|work
Definition
To move and use people or equipment so they can do a job.
To arrange and put into effective action people, equipment, or resources for a specific purpose.
VERB
B2
TECHNICAL
2
Usage pattern:
to deploy [software/application/system]
The IT team deployed the new application last night.
Az informatikai csapat tegnap este élesítette az új alkalmazást.
We will deploy the updated version next week.
A frissített verziót a jövő héten fogjuk élesíteni.
They deployed a patch to fix the security issue.
Learner examples
The company will deploy the new app tomorrow.
A vállalat holnap élesíti az új alkalmazást.
We need to deploy the latest update.
Élesítenünk kell a legújabb frissítést.
The team deployed the website last night.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'deploy' with 'develop'. 'Deploy' means to put into use; 'develop' means to create.
Meaning
Install and activate software
Collocations
deploy an app
|deploy code
|deploy a system
|deploy software update
Synonyms
launch (Focuses on starting something publicly; may not include the technical installation process.)
|
release (Emphasizes making software available, not necessarily installing it.)
Antonyms
remove (Means to take software off a system completely.)
Themes
technology
|computing
|work
Definition
To put new software on computers so that people can use it.
To move software from a development environment into production and make it operational for users.
VERB
B1
3
Usage pattern:
to deploy [people/objects] across [area]
Firefighters were deployed across the region to tackle the blaze.
A tűz megfékezésére tűzoltókat vezényeltek a régió különböző pontjaira.
Security personnel were deployed at every entrance.
Biztonsági személyzetet helyeztek ki minden bejárathoz.
Emergency supplies were deployed throughout the area after the storm.
Learner examples
Police were deployed in the city center.
Rendőröket vezényeltek a belvárosba.
The team deployed their equipment around the site.
A csapat a helyszín körül helyezte el a felszerelését.
Soldiers were deployed along the road.
Meaning
Spread out strategically
Collocations
deploy units
|deploy equipment
|deploy emergency crews
Synonyms
disperse (Means to spread out, but without the implication of strategic placement.)
Antonyms
concentrate (Means to bring people or things together in one place.)
Themes
military
|emergency
|work
|space
Definition
To move people or things into different places so they can work well together.
To move people or objects into position across an area, often for strategic or practical reasons.
Grammar
Dictionary form
deploy
IPA
GB/dɪplˈɔɪ/
US/dɪplˈɔɪ/
Syllables & stress
de - ploy (2 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ploy)
Word forms
Verb
- Base: deploy
- 3rd Person Singular: deploys
- Present Participle: deploying
- Past: deployed
Word family
Forms
deploys
verb
deploying
verb
deployed
verb
Core family
deployment
noun B2
Related words
redeploy
verb
redeployment
noun
Advanced or less common
deployable
adjective
Expressions
deploy resources
1/dɪplˈɔɪ ɹˈisɔɹsɪz/
fixed phrase
Use available assets effectively
To use money, people, or things for a job or goal.
Examples
- We need to deploy resources efficiently to finish the project on time.
- The government deployed resources to help flood victims.
deploy software
1/dɪplˈɔɪ sˈɔftwˌɛɹ/
fixed phrase
technical
Install and start software for use
To put a computer program onto a system so people can use it.
Examples
- The developers will deploy the software update tonight.
- They deployed new software to improve system performance.
deploy troops
1/dɪplˈɔɪ tɹˈups/
fixed phrase
Send military forces into position
To move soldiers into place for action.
Examples
- The general decided to deploy troops along the border.
- Troops were deployed to protect the capital.