suddenly-deployed
|sud-den-ly-de-ployed|
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/ˈsʌdənli dɪˈplɔɪd/
(deploy)
strategic positioning
Etymology
Etymology Information
'deploy' originates from French, specifically the word 'déployer,' where 'dé-' meant 'un-' and 'ployer' meant 'to fold.'
Historical Evolution
'déployer' transformed into the English word 'deploy,' and eventually became the modern English word 'deploy' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to unfold or spread out,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to arrange or position strategically.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
quickly and unexpectedly put into action or use.
The emergency response team was suddenly-deployed to the disaster site.
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Last updated: 2025/06/20 02:16