Garrison

/ˈɡɛr.ɪ.sən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A group of troops stationed in a fortified place.

The army sent a garrison to defend the strategic mountain pass.

The fortified place or stronghold where troops are stationed.

The garrison was well-equipped to withstand a siege.

Military installation or base.

The soldiers returned to their garrison after a long month of training in the field.

verb

To provide a military force for a place, usually for defense.

The government decided to garrison additional troops in the area to maintain security.

To station troops in a fortified place.

They planned to garrison the city with an extra battalion.

Middle French 'garnir', meaning to equip or to furnish

garrison duty

The obligations and responsibilities assigned to soldiers stationed in a garrison.

garrison town

A town that serves as a base or post for military troops.

peacekeeping garrison

A military unit deployed to maintain peace in a conflict area.

fortification

A defensive wall or building.

barracks

A building or group of buildings for lodging soldiers.

military

Relating to soldiers, arms, or war.

To hold down the fort.

I’ll be here garrisoning while you’re away.

Garrison up.

The team needs to garrison up before the big game!