deploy
UK[dɪˈplɔɪ]US[dɪˈplɔɪ]
v
to move soldiers or equipment into a position where they are ready for military action.
v
to use something effectively.
Morpheme Breakdown
de
ploy
de
undo
ploy
fold
Etymology
the word deploy originates from the french déployer, meaning 'to unfold' or 'unroll'. this french term was formed from the latin prefix dis- (apart) and plicare (to fold). the literal sense of 'unfolding' or 'spreading out' was applied militarily to describe the strategic movement of troops from a column into a battle line. over time, the meaning broadened from its specific military context to encompass the effective arrangement or utilization of any resources.
Analysis
Structure: de (undo) + ploy (fold)
de- (Latin prefix, meaning 'undo' or 'reverse'); -ploy (from Latin plicare, meaning 'to fold')
Examples
the general ordered to deploy the troops along the border.
the company plans to deploy new software across all departments next month.
the un decided to deploy peacekeeping forces to the region.