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Redeployed: meaning, definitions and examples

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redeployed

 

[ ˌriːdɪˈplɔɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

military context

Redeployed refers to the act of moving troops or resources from one place to another, often within the scope of military operations. This process is typically undertaken to maximize effectiveness, adapt to changing circumstances, or respond to new missions. Redeployment can involve transferring soldiers to different locations or reassessing equipment and supplies based on current strategic needs. It emphasizes the logistical aspect of maintaining military operations rather than withdrawing or disbanding forces.

Synonyms

reallocated, reassigned, transferred

Examples of usage

  • The troops were redeployed to a more strategic location.
  • After the conflict escalated, the command decided to redeploy resources.
  • Following the successful mission, several battalions were redeployed.
  • The military announced that they would redeploy units overseas.

Translations

Translations of the word "redeployed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reimplantado

🇮🇳 पुनर्वितरित

🇩🇪 neu zugewiesen

🇮🇩 dikerahkan kembali

🇺🇦 перепризначений

🇵🇱 przydzielony na nowo

🇯🇵 再配備された

🇫🇷 réaffecté

🇪🇸 reasignado

🇹🇷 yeniden dağıtılmış

🇰🇷 재배치된

🇸🇦 إعادة نشر

🇨🇿 přesunutý

🇸🇰 presunutý

🇨🇳 重新部署

🇸🇮 ponovno dodeljen

🇮🇸 endurveitt

🇰🇿 қайта тағайындалған

🇬🇪 შედგენილი

🇦🇿 yenidən yerləşdirilmiş

🇲🇽 reasignado

Word origin

The term 'redeployed' comes from the prefix 're-', which means 'again' or 'back', combined with the word 'deploy', derived from the Latin 'deponere', meaning 'to lay down' or 'to arrange'. The concept of deployment has its roots in military terminology from the early 20th century, where it referred to the positioning of troops and equipment. The prefix 're-' modifies 'deploy' to indicate a second or subsequent placement. As military strategies evolved, so did the terminology, reflecting the complexity of modern warfare and logistics. By the late 20th century, 'redeployed' became commonly associated with military operations, especially during various conflicts such as the Gulf War and the War on Terror, where flexible maneuvers were crucial.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,777 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.