Military . to spread out (troops) so as to form an extended front or line.

to arrange in a position of readiness, or to move strategically or appropriately

to deploy a battery of new missiles.

to spread out strategically or in an extended front or line.

to come into a position ready for use

the plane can't land unless the landing gear deploys.

verb

not use , withhold

verb

arrange , display , dispose , expand , extend , fan out , form front , open , position , put out patrol , set out , set up , spread out , take battle stations , unfold , use , utilize , array , marshal , order , organize , range , sort , systematize , redistribute