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deployed troops
[dɪˈplɔɪd truːps]
noun phrase
pl: deployed troops
tropas destacadas
1.
Military forces that have been moved to and positioned in a specific location for operational readiness or combat
The deployed troops arrived at the base after a long journey.
As tropas destacadas chegaram à base após uma longa jornada.
2.
Armed personnel positioned strategically in a theater of operations
Deployed troops maintained order in the conflict zone.
As tropas destacadas mantiveram a ordem na zona de conflito.
Synonyms
positioned forces
stationed troops
mobilized forces
armed personnel in position
Antonyms
withdrawn troops
demobilized forces
stationed troops at home base
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
tropas destacadas
Standard military terminology
Portugal
tropas destacadas
Standard military terminology
General Brazilian
tropas em operação
Alternative usage emphasizing operational status
Related Idioms & Phrases
troops on the ground
forward-deployed forces
boots on the ground
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