Meaning & Definition of word "Marshal"

Marshal

/ˈmɑːrʃəl/

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.

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.

●From Old French 'mareschal', from Vulgar Latin 'mānsuālicālis', from Latin 'mānsuētīnus' meaning 'of horses'.

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.

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.

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.