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ploy

 

[ plɔɪ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

in a game

To deploy is to position troops or equipment in a strategic manner, often in preparation for battle or a specific task. It involves arranging resources in a way that maximizes their effectiveness in achieving a goal.

Synonyms

arrange, organize, position

Examples of usage

  • The general decided to deploy the reinforcements along the eastern flank.
  • The team captain instructed the players to deploy in a defensive formation.
  • The commander planned to deploy the artillery units at dawn.
  • The coach strategically deployed the substitutes in the second half of the game.
Context #2 | Verb

in a technological context

To deploy can also refer to the process of releasing or activating software or applications for use. It involves making the software available and ready for operation, often across multiple devices or platforms.

Synonyms

activate, launch, release

Examples of usage

  • The IT department will deploy the new software update next week.
  • The company plans to deploy the mobile app on both iOS and Android platforms.
  • The developer successfully deployed the website after extensive testing.
  • The network administrator will deploy the security patches to all computers in the office.

Translations

Translations of the word "ploy" in other languages:

🇵🇹 estratagema

🇮🇳 चाल

🇩🇪 List

🇮🇩 tipu muslihat

🇺🇦 хитрість

🇵🇱 sztuczka

🇯🇵 策略 (さくりゃく)

🇫🇷 stratagème

🇪🇸 estratagema

🇹🇷 hile

🇰🇷 계략 (gyeryak)

🇸🇦 خدعة

🇨🇿 trik

🇸🇰 trik

🇨🇳 策略 (cèlüè)

🇸🇮 trik

🇮🇸 bragð

🇰🇿 айла

🇬🇪 ხერხი

🇦🇿 hile

🇲🇽 estratagema

Etymology

The word 'ploy' originated in the late 16th century from the Middle Dutch 'plooi', meaning a fold or crease. Over time, it evolved to refer to a cunning or deceitful action, often used as a strategy to deceive or outwit an opponent. The concept of deploying resources or tactics strategically is central to the usage of 'ploy' in various contexts, from military maneuvers to software implementation.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,907, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.