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.

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!