Definition
Definition of garrisoning - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
militaryTECH. related to the act of stationing troopsTECH.
- The garrisoning forces were ready for any attack.
- The garrisoning troops fortified the city walls.
- Garrisoning soldiers were stationed at the border.
Origin of garrisoning
Old French, garison (protection)
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- French:de garnison, ...
- German:garnisonierend, ...
- Italian:di guarnigione, ...
- Spanish:guarneciendo, ...
- Portuguese:estacionando, ...
- Chinese:驻防, ...
- Japanese:駐屯している, ...
- Arabic:تَحْصِينِيّ, ...
- Hebrew:מְאוּוָישׁ, ...
- Russian:гарнизонные, ...
- Ukrainian:гарнізонний, ...
- Hindi:सैन्य तैनाती, ...
Definition of garrison - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
troopsTECH. the troops stationed at a military postTECH.
- The garrison was ready to defend the fort.
2.
militaryTECH. permanent military post or baseTECH.
- The garrison was strategically located near the border.
Verb
1.
military assignmentTECH. assign troops to a military postTECH.
- The commander decided to garrison the troops at the border.
2.
fortificationTECH. convert a place into a military fortTECH.
- They garrisoned the old castle to strengthen defenses.
Expressions with garrison
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town containing a military base or barracks
The garrison town was bustling with soldiers during the national parade..
defensive attitude from being isolated
The small town developed a garrison mentality due to its remote location.
country dominated by military control and influence
The nation transformed into a garrison state after the coup.
wedge-shaped cap worn as part of a uniform
The soldier adjusted his garrison cap before the ceremony.
military service where soldiers guard and manage a base or town
The unit spent most of the war on garrison duty far from the front.
Origin of garrison
Old French, garir (to defend)
Examples of garrison in a sentence
A new garrison was established at the border. The garrison housed over 500 soldiers. Supplies were sent to the garrison every month. They plan to garrison additional forces in the city. The general ordered to garrison the unit near the coast. The troops were ordered to garrison the strategic hill.
They decided to garrison the town to ensure control.
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- French:garnison, poster, ...
- German:Garnison, stationieren, ...
- Italian:guarnigione, presidiare, ...
- Spanish:guarnición, apostar, ...
- Portuguese:guarnição, guarnecer, ...
- Chinese:驻军, 驻扎, ...
- Japanese:守備隊, 駐屯させる, ...
- Arabic:حامية, عَسْكَرَ, ...
- Hebrew:חֵיל מַצָּב, לְהַצִּיב כּוֹחוֹת בְּ, ...
- Russian:гарнизон, размещать войска, ...
- Ukrainian:гарнізон, розміщувати, ...
- Hindi:सैन्य दल, तैनात करना, ...
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