Definition of brigade - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
teamworkgroup organized for a common purpose
- The fire brigade arrived quickly to put out the fire.
2.
army unitTECH. military unit with several regiments or battalionsTECH.
- The brigade was deployed to the front lines.
3.
internet slangTECH. US coordinated online harassment or disruptionTECH. US
- The forum was attacked by a brigade from another site.
Verb
1.
internettr./intr. TECH. US harass online in a coordinated mannertr./intr. TECH. US
- The trolls brigaded the forum with negative comments.
2.
groupingtr. Rare organize people into a military-style team for a tasktr. Rare
- They brigaded the volunteers for the event.
Expressions with brigade
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person from an older generation or group
He is a member of the old brigade at the company.
group of business professionals carrying briefcases
The briefcase brigade filled the conference room.
organization for preventing and extinguishing fires
The fire brigade arrived within minutes of the call..
group overly concerned with cleanliness and hygiene
The squeaky-clean brigade inspected every corner for dust.
group of older women with blue-tinted hair, often conservative
The blue rinse brigade attended the meeting in full force.
group of people passing items hand to hand
The volunteers formed a bucket brigade to move the supplies.
senior army officer leading several battalions grouped together
The brigade commander inspected the troops before the large training exercise.
military unit of mounted or armored troops grouped at brigade level
The cavalry brigade advanced quickly to support the infantry on the flank.
military unit of several infantry battalions and supporting troops
The commander inspected the entire infantry brigade before the operation.
brigade-size army unit using armored vehicles to move and fight
The mechanized brigade advanced rapidly across the open terrain.
group of traditional businessmen known for wearing bowler hats
The bowler hat brigade filled the boardroom with serious faces.
Origin of brigade
Italian, brigata (company)
Terms with brigade included in their meaning
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bucket brigade
line of people passing objects hand to hand
military
officer commanding a brigade in the army
army formation
military unit larger than a brigade
acr: brigade combat team
large military unit with combat support
acr: London fire brigade
the fire and rescue service for London
acr: marine expeditionary brigade
group of soldiers ready for quick action
acr: Upright Citizens Brigade
comedy group known for improv and sketch shows
military
military unit of mounted or armored troops grouped at brigade level
military
brigade-size army unit using armored vehicles to move and fight
Examples of brigade in a sentence
A brigade of chefs prepared meals for the event. The brigade received new orders for deployment. Each brigade has its own unique insignia. A brigade targeted the influencer's social media accounts. The subreddit fell victim to a brigade last night. They planned to brigade the comments section.
Fans brigaded the post with supportive messages. The activists brigaded to support the cause. They brigaded the workers for the protest.
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- French:brigade, harceler, ...
- German:Brigade, überfluten, ...
- Italian:brigata, attaccare in massa, ...
- Spanish:brigada, atacar en grupo, ...
- Portuguese:brigada, atacar, ...
- Chinese:队伍, 围攻, ...
- Japanese:隊, 投稿する, ...
- Arabic:فرقة, هاجَمَ بِشَكْل مُنَسَّق, ...
- Hebrew:צֶוֶת, לִתְקוֹף בְּתִיאוּם, ...
- Russian:бригада, атаковать, ...
- Ukrainian:бригада, атакувати, ...
- Hindi:ब्रिगेड, परेशान करना, ...
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