Embattle: meaning, definitions and examples
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embattle
[ ɪmˈbæt(ə)l ]
military context
To embattle means to prepare for battle or to fortify. It can refer to the act of organizing troops or defenses in anticipation of conflict. The term is often used in historical and military literature.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The general decided to embattle his forces before the enemy arrived.
- They worked tirelessly to embattle the castle for the upcoming siege.
- The soldiers were embattled and ready for the ensuing conflict.
Translations
Translations of the word "embattle" in other languages:
🇵🇹 embalar
🇮🇳 युद्ध के लिए तैयार करना
🇩🇪 in den Kampf führen
🇮🇩 memperkuat
🇺🇦 збирати війська
🇵🇱 zorganizować do walki
🇯🇵 戦争に備える
🇫🇷 mobiliser pour la bataille
🇪🇸 preparar para la batalla
🇹🇷 savaşa hazırlamak
🇰🇷 전투를 준비하다
🇸🇦 تجهيز للمعركة
🇨🇿 připravit na bitvu
🇸🇰 pripraviť na bitku
🇨🇳 准备战斗
🇸🇮 pripraviti na bitko
🇮🇸 undirbúa fyrir bardaga
🇰🇿 соғысқа дайындалу
🇬🇪 ბრძოლისთვის მომზადება
🇦🇿 müharibəyə hazırlamaq
🇲🇽 preparar para la batalla
Etymology
The word 'embattle' has its roots in the combination of the prefix 'em-' meaning 'to put into' and 'battle,' which originates from the Old French 'battle' and Latin 'battalia,' referring to a battleground or combat. It has been used since the late Middle Ages to signify the act of fortifying or preparing for warfare. The historical context of 'embattling' can be traced back to the times of knights and armies, where physical and strategic preparation was critical for survival and victory in battle. Over the centuries, the term has maintained its military connotation while also finding use in broader contexts, often implying readiness and strength in facing challenges.