C1verbformaltechnologywork
US/dɪˈplɔɪ/
UK/dɪˈplɔɪ/
to put people, equipment or software into use in a place or situation where they are needed
In context
The company plans to deploy the new software to all offices next month.
The city deployed extra police officers to manage the crowds downtown.
Managers must deploy staff carefully during the busy holiday season.
Words that go with deploy
verb + noun
- deploy troopsThe government decided to deploy troops to the border.
- deploy resourcesWe must deploy our resources where they are most needed.
- deploy softwareEngineers deploy software updates every Friday.
- deploy staffThe hospital deployed more staff to the emergency room.
adverb + verb
- quickly deployAid workers can quickly deploy after a disaster.
verb + preposition
- deploy toTeams were deployed to three regions during the flood.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
We deployed the new software for all offices.Correct: We deployed the new software to all offices.