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- DictionaryMar·shal/ˈmärSHəl/
noun
- 1. an officer of the highest rank in the armed forces of some countries, including France: "Marshal Tito"
- 2. a federal or municipal law officer. US
verb
- 1. arrange or assemble (a group of people, especially soldiers) in order: "the general marshaled his troops"
- 2. combine (coats of arms) to indicate marriage, descent, or the bearing of office.
1. To arrange or place (troops, for example) in line for a parade, maneuver, or review. 2. To arrange, place, or set in methodical order: marshal facts in preparation for an exam. See Synonyms at arrange. 3. To enlist and organize: trying to marshal public support. 4. To guide ceremoniously; conduct or usher. v.intr.
to bring together or organize people or things in order to achieve a particular aim: The fighting in the city followed reports of the rebels marshaling their forces in the countryside. The company is marshaling its forces / resources for a long court case. They had marshaled an armada of 1,000 boats to help clear up the oil.
Definitions of marshal. noun. (in some countries) a military officer of highest rank. synonyms: marshall. see more. noun. a law officer having duties similar to those of a sheriff in carrying out the judgments of a court of law. synonyms: marshall. see more. verb. place in proper rank. “ marshal the troops” see more. verb. arrange in logical order.
3 days ago · [VERB noun] Synonyms: conduct, take, lead, guide More Synonyms of marshal. 2. countable noun. A marshal is an official who helps to supervise a public event, especially a sports event. The Grand Prix is controlled by well-trained marshals. 3. countable noun.
Definition of marshal noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
someone who helps to organize or control a large public event: race marshals. Want to learn more? Improve your vocabulary with English Vocabulary in Use from Cambridge. Learn the words you need to communicate with confidence. marshal noun [C] (POLICE/FIRE OFFICER) an important officer in police or fire departments in the US. See also. field marshal
Marshal is a term used in several official titles in various branches of society. As marshals became trusted members of the courts of Medieval Europe, the title grew in reputation. During the last few centuries, it has been used for elevated offices, such as in military rank and civilian law enforcement.
