Deploy
Meaning: To send out or put into action; to leave for a military assignment.
In the military, deployment is being sent to a specific location for a mission, often a combat zone. In civilian and tech usage, 'deploying' means releasing or activating something — code, resources, or a plan. Very common in the tech industry.
Examples
- He deployed to Iraq for his second tour last year. 他去年被派往伊拉克执行第二次任务。El año pasado lo desplegaron a Irak para su segundo periodo de servicio.彼は昨年、2度目のイラク派遣に出た。그는 작년에 두 번째 이라크 파견을 나갔다.
- We're deploying the new software update tonight. 我们今晚要部署新的软件更新。Esta noche desplegamos la nueva actualización del software.今夜、新しいソフトウェアアップデートをデプロイする。오늘 밤 새 소프트웨어 업데이트를 배포한다.
- Let's deploy our resources strategically to cover all the bases. 让我们有策略地部署资源,做到面面俱到。Despleguemos nuestros recursos estratégicamente para cubrir todos los frentes.全方面をカバーできるよう、戦略的にリソースを配備しよう。모든 방면을 커버할 수 있도록 전략적으로 자원을 배치하자.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: military, technology, business strategy
Tone: strategic, action-oriented
✓ Do Say
- He's deployed overseas.他被部署到海外了。Está desplegado en el extranjero.彼は海外に派遣されている。그는 해외에 파견되어 있다.
- Deploy the update.部署更新。Despliega la actualización.アップデートをデプロイしろ。업데이트를 배포해.
✗ Don't Say
- Military deployment involves separation from family — be sensitive.军事部署意味着与家人分离——请注意敏感性。El despliegue militar implica separación de la familia — sé sensible.軍の派遣は家族との離別を伴う——配慮を持って使うこと。군사 파견은 가족과의 이별을 수반한다 — 민감하게 사용하라.
Origin & History
From French déployer (to unfold). Military usage means spreading troops into tactical positions. Tech industry adopted it for releasing software into production environments.
Cultural Context
Era: Traditional
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Regional notes: All regions
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