marshal (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
Definition
To assemble and organize troops, forces, or resources for a particular purpose, often in preparation for battle or an event.
Examples
The general ordered his troops to marshal on the battlefield.
We need to marshal our arguments carefully before the debate.
The organizers marshaled volunteers to help with the festival.
How to Use marshal
- marshal [noun] (collocation)
- To organize and prepare a specific thing (e.g., troops, arguments, evidence). — "She marshaled her thoughts before speaking."
- marshal [noun] for [noun] (prepositional phrase)
- To organize and prepare something for a specific event or purpose. — "The general marshaled his troops for the final assault."
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