marshal
gb/mˈɑɹʃəl/ us/mˈɑɹʃəl/
B1
English
~ 4800
mozgósít, rendez, rendszerez, marsall, rendező, szövetségi marsall, tábornagy, légi marsall
VERB
B2
1
Usage pattern:
to marshal [people/resources/arguments]
The campaign manager marshaled hundreds of volunteers for the event.
A kampányfőnök több száz önkéntest mozgósított az eseményre.
She marshaled her thoughts before speaking to the board.
Mielőtt felszólalt az igazgatótanács előtt, összeszedte a gondolatait.
The general marshaled his troops for the final push.
Learner examples
The teacher marshaled the students into groups.
A tanár csoportokba rendezte a diákokat.
He marshaled his ideas for the meeting.
Rendszerezte az ötleteit a megbeszélésre.
They marshaled help for the project.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'marshal' with 'martial' due to similar pronunciation, but they have different meanings.
Meaning
Organize and lead people or resources
Collocations
marshal resources
|marshal support
|marshal an argument
|marshal evidence
Synonyms
organize (More general; does not imply leadership or formal arrangement.)
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mobilize (Often used for preparing forces or people for action, sometimes more urgent.)
Antonyms
disperse (Means to break up or scatter people or things instead of bringing them together.)
Themes
organization
|management
|events
|work
|business
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To bring people or things together and guide them for a plan or job.
To arrange, gather, and direct people, ideas, or resources in an orderly way to achieve a goal.
NOUN
B1
2
The U.S. Marshal escorted the prisoner to court.
Az amerikai szövetségi marsall a bíróságra kísérte a foglyot.
A marshal directed traffic at the parade.
Egy rendező irányította a forgalmat a felvonuláson.
The marshals were responsible for security during the event.
Learner examples
The marshal caught the criminal.
A marsall elfogta a bűnözőt.
A marshal helped at the big race.
Egy rendező segített a nagy versenyen.
The marshal stood at the corner.
Meaning
Official law enforcement officer
Collocations
U.S. Marshal
|court marshal
|chief marshal
Synonyms
sheriff (A local law enforcement officer; not always equivalent in duties.)
Antonyms
civilian (A person not involved in law enforcement or the military.)
Themes
law
|government
|politics
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A police officer with special powers in some areas or countries.
A law enforcement officer with specific duties, often at a national or regional level, such as a U.S. Marshal.
NOUN
B2
3
The field marshal led the victory parade.
A tábornagy vezette a győzelmi felvonulást.
He was promoted to air marshal after decades of service.
Évtizedes szolgálat után légi marsallá léptették elő.
Marshal Zhukov was a famous Soviet commander.
Learner examples
The marshal gave orders to the soldiers.
A tábornagy parancsokat adott a katonáknak.
He became a field marshal.
Tábornagy lett.
An air marshal works on planes.
Meaning
Senior military rank title
Collocations
field marshal
|air marshal
Synonyms
general (Similar high rank; may differ by country and branch.)
Themes
military
|law
|politics
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A very high officer in the army or air force in some countries.
A senior military officer rank in some countries' armed forces.
Grammar
Dictionary form
marshal
IPA
GB/mˈɑɹʃəl/
US/mˈɑɹʃəl/
Syllables & stress
mar - shal (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (mar)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: marshal
- Plural: marshals
Verb
- Base: marshal
- 3rd Person Singular: marshals
- Present Participle: marshaling, marshalling
- Past: marshaled, marshalled
Word family
Forms
marshals
noun
marshaling
verb
marshalling
verb
marshaled
verb
marshalled
verb
Advanced or less common
marshaller
noun
Expressions
marshal one's thoughts
1/mˈɑɹʃəl wˈʌnz θˈɔts/
fixed phrase
Organize your ideas before speaking
To take time to put your ideas in order before you talk or write.
Examples
- She paused to marshal her thoughts before answering the question.
- I need a moment to marshal my thoughts before making a decision.
marshal resources
1/mˈɑɹʃəl ɹˈisɔɹsɪz/
fixed phrase
Gather and organize needed resources
To collect and prepare money, people, or things you need for something.
Examples
- The team marshaled resources to help the victims of the flood.
- We must marshal our resources before starting the new project.
marshal support
1/mˈɑɹʃəl səpˈɔɹt/
fixed phrase
Gather backing from people for something
To get people to agree with you and help you with your plan.
Examples
- They are trying to marshal support for the new law.
- The leader marshaled support from local communities.