Deployed: meaning, definitions and examples

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deployed

 

[ dɪˈplɔɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

military action

Deployed refers to the act of positioning or arranging resources or personnel in a specific location for a particular purpose. In a military context, it often describes troop movements or the strategic placement of equipment. This term can also apply to technology and software when referring to its installation or distribution in a network or environment.

Synonyms

arranged, positioned, stationed, utilized.

Examples of usage

  • The troops were deployed to the frontline.
  • The software was successfully deployed across all company systems.
  • Emergency services were deployed to the disaster zone.
Context #2 | Verb

technology release

In the context of technology and software, deployed refers to the process of making a software application or system available for use. This includes the installation and configuration of the software in a suitable environment, allowing users to interact with the features and functionalities.

Synonyms

installed, launched, released, set-up.

Examples of usage

  • The new application has been deployed for all users.
  • They deployed the update last night.
  • The cloud service was deployed to enhance data accessibility.

Translations

Translations of the word "deployed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desdobrado

🇮🇳 तैनात

🇩🇪 eingesetzt

🇮🇩 dikerahkan

🇺🇦 розгорнутий

🇵🇱 wdrożony

🇯🇵 展開された

🇫🇷 déployé

🇪🇸 desplegado

🇹🇷 dağıtılmış

🇰🇷 배치된

🇸🇦 مفوض

🇨🇿 nasazený

🇸🇰 nasadený

🇨🇳 部署的

🇸🇮 nameščen

🇮🇸 úthlutaður

🇰🇿 орналастырылған

🇬🇪 წარმოდგენილი

🇦🇿 təchiz olunmuş

🇲🇽 desplegado

Etymology

The word 'deployed' originates from the early 19th century, derived from the French word 'déployer,' which means 'to unfold' or 'to spread out.' The prefix 'de-' indicates a reversal or removal, while 'ployer' comes from the Latin 'plicare,' meaning 'to fold.' Initially used in military contexts to describe the arrangement of troops in formation, the term has evolved to encompass various uses in organizational and technological realms. Over time, 'deploy' has been adopted into business and IT language, particularly with the rise of software development, where it denotes the action of releasing applications into production environments for end-user access. The versatility of the term reflects both its military roots and its modern applications in technology and logistics.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,760 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.