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Definition of troops - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun, plural
1.
militarymilitary personnel in uniform
- The troops were deployed to the conflict zone.
2.
large grouplarge groups of people or animals
- Troops of fans gathered at the concert..
Expressions with troops
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gather people for a common purpose
The manager rallied the troops for the big project.
gather people for a purpose
The manager will marshal the troops for the big project.
gather people for a specific purpose
The manager will marshall the troops for the big project.
bring people together for a common purpose
We need to gather the troops for the project meeting.
infantry and cavalry guarding a head of state
The household troops escorted the queen during the parade.
soldiers trained to jump from planes
Parachute troops landed safely behind enemy lines.
soldiers sent to keep order and support peace in troubled areas
Peacekeeping troops arrived to monitor the ceasefire and protect local communities.
military forces that operate on land
The general deployed ground troops to secure the area.
Origin of troops
French, troupe (band, company)
Terms with troops included in their meaning
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military
base for military troops
battle units
military troops organized for combat
military
fortified defensive structure with stationed troops
military
planned movement of troops or vehicles in military
music
brisk music for troops in a parade
music
brisk music for troops marching in parades
transportation
aircraft used for transporting troops or equipment
war
military troops from different countries fighting together against a shared enemy
military
place troops into open areas for combat operations
military
prevent access to or from an area by using troops or ships
military
withdrawal of troops or civilians
security rounds
patrol by walking to watch a place, often by police or troops
troops
the troops stationed at a military post
military assignment
assign troops to a military post
military
routes for transporting troops and supplies
military orders
official orders for troops to move
military
assemble and organize troops for movement
base
place where troops are stationed
military
organizing troops and resources for war
forward base
military post distant from main troops
military
summon additional troops for military service
overseas troops
military group sent abroad for a specific mission
weapons
military guns used in the field to support troops
military boat
small boat for landing troops and equipment on a beach
Examples of troops in a sentence
Troops were honored at the ceremony. Troops of children ran through the park. Troops of monkeys were seen in the forest.
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- French:troupes, ...
- German:Truppen, ...
- Italian:truppe, gruppi numerosi, ...
- Spanish:tropas, multitud, ...
- Portuguese:tropas, grupos numerosos, ...
- Chinese:部队, 成群结队的人, ...
- Japanese:部隊, 群衆, ...
- Arabic:قوات, حُشود, ...
- Hebrew:כּוֹחוֹת, קְבוּצָה, ...
- Russian:войска, толпы, ...
- Ukrainian:війська, натовп, ...
- Hindi:सैनिक, भीड़, ...
Definition of troop - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
militarygroup of soldiers or military forces
- The troop was deployed to the conflict zone.
2.
scoutingUS local group of scoutsUS
- The scout troop meets every Thursday.
3.
animalRare group of baboons or meerkatsRare
- A troop of baboons crossed the road.
4.
cavalryRare small cavalry or armored unitRare
- The troop advanced with precision and speed.
Verb
1.
group movementintr. move in a group like a crowdintr.
- The students trooped into the auditorium.
2.
gatheringtr. gather or assemble people or animalstr.
- She trooped the children in the yard for a game..
Images of troop
group of baboons or meerkats
Expressions with troop
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exit together in a coordinated manner
The soldiers troop out of the barracks.
enter a place in large numbers
The students troop in to the auditorium for the assembly.
group of scouts led by a scoutmaster
The scout troop went camping in the forest.
group leading an attack or advance, often in military
The shock troop led the charge into enemy territory.
vehicle for transporting soldiers
The army deployed a troop carrier to the base.
vehicle or ship designed to carry soldiers
The army deployed a new troop transport for overseas missions..
elite military unit known for exceptional skills
The crack troop was deployed for the critical mission.
specialized soldiers trained for quick attacks
The storm troop advanced swiftly through the enemy lines.
relocation of military units from one place to another
The general ordered a troop movement to the eastern border..
sudden increase in military troops in an area
The government announced a troop surge in the conflict zone.
perform a military ceremony with regimental flags
Every year, they troop the colour with great precision.
removal of military soldiers from a place where they were deployed
The government announced a complete troop withdrawal from the region.
Origin of troop
French, troupe (company)
Examples of troop in a sentence
A troop of soldiers arrived at the base. Our troop won the regional scouting competition. The troop organized a community service event last weekend. The troop of meerkats stood alert. We watched a troop of baboons at the zoo. The troop was deployed to the front lines during the conflict.
A troop of cavalry was stationed near the border for quick response. The fans trooped out of the stadium after the game. They trooped together through the narrow alley. The leader trooped the volunteers for the event. They trooped the animals into the barn.
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- French:troupe, entrer en groupe, ...
- German:Truppe, marschieren, ...
- Italian:truppa, affluire, ...
- Spanish:tropa, desplazarse en grupo, ...
- Portuguese:tropa, entrar em grupo, ...
- Chinese:部队, 成群结队, ...
- Japanese:部隊, 集団で移動する, ...
- Arabic:فَصِيل, سَارَ جَمَاعَة, ...
- Hebrew:גְּדוּד, לִנְהוֹר, ...
- Russian:отряд, двигаться толпой, ...
- Ukrainian:загін, йти групою, ...
- Hindi:टुकड़ी, समूह में चलना, ...
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