Meaning & Definition of word "Marshal"
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Marshal
/ˈmɑːrʃəl/
noun:
- 1. An officer of high rank in the armed forces.
- Example: The marshal presided over the military parade with great authority.
- 2. A person who arranges or directs the public performance of a ceremony.
- Example: The event’s marshal was responsible for coordinating the wedding procession.
verb:
- 1. To arrange or assemble (a group of people, things, or ideas) in an orderly manner.
- Example: The manager needed to marshal all the team members for the meeting.
- 2. To gather together and organize resources or people for a particular purpose.
- Example: She had to marshal her arguments carefully before presenting them.
Etymology
From Old French 'mareschal', from Vulgar Latin 'mānsuālicālis', from Latin 'mānsuētīnus' meaning 'of horses'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
marshal the facts:
To organize or bring together the facts of a situation.
marshal one's resources:
To gather and organize one's resources for a specific purpose.
marshal one's thoughts:
To organize and clarify one's thoughts.
Related Words
marshalling:
The act of organizing or arranging.
marshalship:
The office or rank of a marshal.
marshal's baton:
A symbol of authority carried by a marshal.
Slang Meanings of marshal
Meaning: To get things in order quickly.
Example Sentence: I need to marshal my plans for the weekend.
Meaning: To gather people for an event or action.
Example Sentence: Let's marshal the squad for the game.