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rapid deployment

noun·Advancedtechnical

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UK/ˈræpɪd dɪˈplɔɪmənt/
US/ˈræpəd dɪˈplɔɪmənt/

Meanings

  1. noununcountablemilitary

    The fast sending of troops, equipment or workers to a place where they are needed.

    Grammar: Usually without an article: rapid deployment is vital in a flood.

    Patterns

    • rapid deployment of something
    • rapid deployment to a place

    Rapid deployment of aid workers saved many lives after the earthquake.

    The army trained for rapid deployment to remote regions.

    Rapid deployment of medical teams was the priority.

  2. noununcountablecomputing

    The fast installation and release of new software, systems or hardware so that they are ready to use.

    Grammar: Used in IT and business: rapid deployment of the app.

    Patterns

    • rapid deployment of something

    The cloud service allows rapid deployment of new apps.

    Rapid deployment of the update fixed the bug within hours.

    Teams favor rapid deployment over long testing cycles.

Common combinations

rapid deployment force
A rapid deployment force was sent to the border.
ensure rapid deployment
Good logistics ensure rapid deployment.
allow rapid deployment
The tools allow rapid deployment of new features.
rapid deployment of troops
Rapid deployment of troops calmed the situation.
capable of rapid deployment
The unit is capable of rapid deployment anywhere.

Synonyms and how they differ

quick deployment
Quick deployment is plainer and less formal than rapid deployment.
swift mobilization
Swift mobilization stresses gathering people and resources, whereas rapid deployment stresses placing them in position.
fast rollout
Fast rollout is common in tech and business for releases, not for troops.

Opposites

delay

Word family

deploy verb
to move or put into position
deployment noun
the act of deploying
deployable adjective
able to be deployed
rapidly adverb
very quickly
redeploy verb
to move to a new use or place

Commonly confused: rapid deployment or development?

rapid deployment vs development

Development is the process of creating or growing something, while deployment is putting it into use or position.

Practice

After the flood, ______ of rescue boats saved dozens of people.

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