Definition of "deploy" in inglés

verb

1. (transitive, ergative) To prepare and arrange (originally military unit or units, i.e., to array troops) for use.

   • "Deploy two units of infantry along the enemy's flank," the general ordered.
   • deploy some lifeguards on the beach
   • Teachers can deploy a wide range of resources in their classrooms.

2. (transitive, intransitive) To unfold, open, or otherwise become ready for use.

   • He waited tensely for his parachute to deploy.
   • deploy the airbag
   • The airbag will deploy on collision.

3. (computing) To install, test and implement a computer system or application.

   • The process for the deployment scenario includes: building a master installation of the operating system, creating its image and deploying the image onto a destination computer.

noun

1. (software engineering) Deployment.

2. (military, dated) Deployment.