deployment

Everyday

1. Sending soldiers, ships or equipment to a place so they are ready to act. tree →
2. Putting something into use, for example opening a parachute, inflating an airbag, or releasing new software. tree →
3. A time when a soldier is sent away to serve. tree →

In the lessons

In news and military history, a deployment means troops sent somewhere; children of service families talk about a parent being «on deployment». In technology, deployment is when an airbag or parachute opens, or a new app version is released. Phrases: «on deployment», «troop deployment», «airbag deployment».

Examples

• Dad is away on deployment for six months. tree →
• The deployment of troops was on the evening news. tree →
• The airbag's deployment saved the driver from injury. tree →
• The rover's parachute deployment went perfectly. tree →
• The deployment of the new app is planned for Monday. tree →
• The fire service ordered the deployment of more engines. tree →
• Families wrote letters during the long deployment. tree →
• In addition to the Council which was being held, there were games and tournaments and brilliant deployments of troops, and universal feastings and enjoyments. tree →

Note

Noun from the verb «deploy» (to send out or put into use). Can be countable (a long deployment) or uncountable. Often used in formal and military language.