Desplegar (en. Deploy)

/despleˈɡaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To extend an object that was folded or rolled.
He deployed the flag at the ceremony.
Desplegó la bandera en la ceremonia.
To show or display something publicly.
They deployed their ideas at the meeting.
Desplegaron sus ideas en la reunión.
To put a mechanism or strategy into operation.
The plan was successfully deployed during the crisis.
El plan se desplegó con éxito durante la crisis.
To open or expand something that is closed or limited.
He spread out the map to show the route.
Desplegó el mapa para mostrar la ruta.

Etymology

From Latin 'displicāre', which means 'to undo what is folded'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

spread wings
It refers to gaining freedom or independence.
desplegar alas
deploy forces
To set in motion resources or people in a situation.
desplegar fuerzas
deploy a plan
To implement a previously designed strategy.
desplegar un plan
display oneself like a peacock
To boast or show off ostentatiously.
desplegarse como un pavo real

Related Words

deployment
Action of deploying; the way in which something is spread out.
despliegue
fold
To fold or gather something, opposite to deploying.
plegar
retreat
Movement of retreat or gathering of an object.
repliegue

Slang Meanings

Show everything you have
When I arrived at the party, I showed everything I had to impress.
Cuando llegué a la fiesta, desplegué todo lo que tenía para impresionar.
Unleash the play
In the card game, I decided to reveal my final play.
En el juego de cartas, decidí desplegar mi jugada final.