Platooned: meaning, definitions and examples
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platooned
[ pləˈtuːnd ]
military term
Platooned refers to the act of organizing or assigning troops into a platoon, which is a military unit comprised of multiple squads. In a platoon, soldiers are typically led by a lieutenant and are tasked with specific duties or operations. This term is commonly used in military contexts to indicate the structuring of forces for better efficiency during training or combat scenarios. The use of platooned can also extend to non-military settings, such as coordinated efforts in team sports or project management.
Synonyms
arranged, grouped, organized, structured.
Examples of usage
- The troops were platooned for the upcoming exercise.
- During the training, the recruits were platooned into smaller groups.
- He was selected to lead the platooned units on the mission.
Translations
Translations of the word "platooned" in other languages:
🇵🇹 formado em pelotão
🇮🇳 प्लाटून में
🇩🇪 in einem Zug
🇮🇩 dikelompokkan
🇺🇦 формований у взвод
🇵🇱 sformowany w pluton
🇯🇵 小隊に編成された
🇫🇷 formé en peloton
🇪🇸 formado en pelotón
🇹🇷 takım halinde
🇰🇷 소대에 편성된
🇸🇦 مكون في فصيلة
🇨🇿 tvořený v četě
🇸🇰 tvorený v čate
🇨🇳 编成排
🇸🇮 oblikovan v četi
🇮🇸 myndaður í skoti
🇰🇿 взводқа ұйымдастырылған
🇬🇪 პელოტში ფორმირებული
🇦🇿 qruplaşmış
🇲🇽 formado en pelotón
Etymology
The term 'platooned' derives from the noun 'platoon', which has its origins in the early 18th century. The word 'platoon' itself comes from the French word 'platoune', meaning a small troop of soldiers, which is a diminutive form of 'plateau', referring to a flat surface or level. This military classification was developed for the organization of troops to enhance tactical flexibility and command structure. Its usage has evolved over time, with applications extending beyond military jargon into areas like sports, business, and collaborative environments, signifying teamwork and coordinated effort.