deployed unit

[dɪˈplɔɪd ˈjuːnɪt]
nounpl: deployed units
unidade desdobrada
1. A military or organizational group that has been sent to a specific location or mission, away from its permanent base or headquarters.
The deployed unit arrived at the base after a long journey across the desert.
A unidade desdobrada chegou à base após uma longa jornada pelo deserto.
2. In business or emergency services, a team or group positioned strategically to respond to needs or emergencies in assigned areas.
The fire department's deployed unit responded to the emergency within minutes.
A unidade desdobrada do corpo de bombeiros respondeu à emergência em minutos.
3. A technological system or resource that has been activated and positioned for operational use.
The deployed unit of the new software system is running smoothly across all branches.
A unidade desdobrada do novo sistema de software está funcionando perfeitamente em todas as filiais.
This term is primarily used in military, law enforcement, and emergency services contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'unidade desdobrada' is the official military terminology, while in Portugal 'unidade destacada' is more prevalent. The concept reflects organizational structure and strategic positioning, commonly discussed in news reports about military operations and emergency response.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
stationed unitpositioned forceoperational unitfield unitassigned team
Antonyms / Antônimos
stationary unithome-based unitinactive unitreserve unit

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
unidade desdobrada
Standard military and organizational terminology
Brazil - Military Context
tropa destacada
Alternative military term, commonly used in Armed Forces
Brazil - Emergency Services
equipe posicionada
Used in police and fire department contexts
Portugal
unidade destacada
More common Portuguese usage; 'destacada' is preferred over 'desdobrada'

Related Words

deploymentmilitary basefield operationsstrategic positioningtask forcecontingent

Related Idioms & Phrases

boots on the ground
in the field
stationed abroad
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