marshal

[ˈmɑːʃ(ə)l]

marshal Definition

• 1. an officer of the highest rank in the armed forces, responsible for commanding a large number of soldiers
• 2. an official who is responsible for organizing a public event or ceremony
• 3. to arrange or assemble (a group of people, especially soldiers) in order

Using marshal: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "marshal" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The marshal led the troops into battle.

• Example

  The parade marshal directed the marching band.

• Example

  He marshaled his thoughts before making the presentation.

• Example

  The event was well marshaled and went off without a hitch.

marshal Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for marshal

• organizer
• coordinator
• arranger
• leader
• commander

Antonyms for marshal

• follower
• disorganizer

Idioms Using marshal

• to marshal one's forces

  to gather and organize one's resources for a particular purpose

  Example

  The coach marshaled his forces before the big game.

• to marshal one's thoughts

  to organize one's thoughts before speaking or writing

  Example

  She took a moment to marshal her thoughts before answering the question.

• to marshal one's arguments

  to organize one's arguments before presenting them

  Example

  He spent hours marshaling his arguments for the debate.

Phrases with marshal

• field marshal

  a high-ranking officer in the army, above a general

  Example

  He was promoted to field marshal after leading his troops to victory.

• marshal law

  the imposition of military control over normal civilian functions of government

  Example

  The country was under marshal law during the coup.

• marshal resources

  to gather and organize resources for a particular purpose

  Example

  The company had to marshal all its resources to complete the project on time.

Origins of marshal

from Old French 'mareschal', meaning 'stable keeper'

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Summary: marshal in Brief

The term 'marshal' [ˈmɑːʃ(ə)l] refers to an officer of high rank in the armed forces, or an official responsible for organizing public events. It can also mean to arrange or assemble a group of people. Examples include 'The marshal led the troops into battle,' and 'The event was well marshaled and went off without a hitch.' Phrases include 'field marshal,' and idioms like 'to marshal one's forces,' meaning to gather and organize resources for a particular purpose.