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troop deployment

[truːp dɪˈplɔɪmənt]
nounpl: troop deployments
desdobramento de tropas
1. The movement and positioning of military forces to a specific location or operational area
The troop deployment to the border was completed ahead of schedule.
O desdobramento de tropas para a fronteira foi concluído antes do prazo.
2. The strategic distribution of soldiers or military units for combat or peacekeeping operations
The commander authorized a rapid troop deployment in response to the crisis.
O comandante autorizou um rápido desdobramento de tropas em resposta à crise.
Synonyms
military deploymentforce deploymentsoldier positioningtroop movementmilitary movement
Antonyms
troop withdrawaldemobilizationretreatrepatriation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desdobramento de tropas
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese military contexts
São Paulo
desdobramento de tropas
Standard military terminology
Portugal
destacamento de tropas
Alternative term used in Portuguese military language

Related Idioms & Phrases

rapid troop deployment
large-scale troop deployment
strategic troop deployment
emergency troop deployment
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