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to marshal
01
to bring together and organize in an orderly, efficient way
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
marshal
3rd person singular
marshals
Present participle
marshaling
Past simple
marshaled
Past participle
marshaled
Examples
The general worked to marshal the troops for battle.
02
to direct or control the orderly movement or deployment of people or things
Examples
Air traffic controllers work to marshal incoming and outgoing planes.
03
to place in proper order or rank, especially in a military or ceremonial context
Examples
The general marshaled the troops, positioning each unit strategically for the upcoming battle.
04
lead ceremoniously, as in a procession
Marshal
01
a law officer having duties similar to those of a sheriff in carrying out the judgments of a court of law
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Human
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
marshals
02
the highest-ranking military officer in some countries
Examples
The marshal led the army.
