deploy
gb/dɪplˈɔɪ/ us/dɪplˈɔɪ/
B1
English
~ 3400
Senses
0 senses
Verb
B2
action
1
Position and use resources
To move and use people or equipment so they can do a job.
Usage pattern:
to deploy [something] to/for [purpose]
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.
Synonyms
utilize (Emphasizes making practical use of something, not necessarily involving movement or arrangement.)
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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.)
Collocations
deploy troops
|deploy resources
|deploy technology
|deploy personnel
|deploy forces
Themes
military
|business
|technology
|work
Examples
- The company plans to deploy more staff during the holiday season.
- The army deployed its troops along the border.
- 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.
- The school will deploy more teachers for the exam.
- The company will deploy new machines in the factory.
Verb
technical
B2
action
2
Install and activate software
To put new software on computers so that people can use it.
Usage pattern:
to deploy [software/application/system]
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'deploy' with 'develop'. 'Deploy' means to put into use; 'develop' means to create.
Synonyms
launch (Focuses on starting something publicly; may not include the technical installation process.)
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release (Emphasizes making software available, not necessarily installing it.)
Antonyms
remove (Means to take software off a system completely.)
Collocations
deploy an app
|deploy code
|deploy a system
|deploy software update
Themes
technology
|computing
|work
Examples
- The IT team deployed the new application last night.
- We will deploy the updated version next week.
- They deployed a patch to fix the security issue.
Learner examples
- The company will deploy the new app tomorrow.
- We need to deploy the latest update.
- The team deployed the website last night.
Verb
B1
action
3
Spread out strategically
To move people or things into different places so they can work well together.
Usage pattern:
to deploy [people/objects] across [area]
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.)
Collocations
deploy units
|deploy equipment
|deploy emergency crews
Themes
military
|emergency
|work
|space
Examples
- Firefighters were deployed across the region to tackle the blaze.
- Security personnel were deployed at every entrance.
- Emergency supplies were deployed throughout the area after the storm.
Learner examples
- Police were deployed in the city center.
- The team deployed their equipment around the site.
- Soldiers were deployed along the road.
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.