troop

/tɹˈuːp/

/ˈtɹup/

Troop

armed forces or soldiers, especially by large numbers

a group of animals, especially primates or birds, traveling or living together in a cohesive social unit

synonyms : flock

a cavalry unit corresponding to an infantry company

a unit of Girl or Boy Scouts

to troop

MAIN VERB

move or march as if in a crowd

march in a procession

synonyms : parade

Examples

1. Troops drove out the demonstrators.

2. Troops have been sent to protect aid workers against attack.

3. There are reports of a violent incident involving local inhabitants and U.S. troops.

4. Send in the troops, aircraft, nuclear submarine experts, the whole nine yards.