marshal

Noun

• (in some countries) a military officer of highest rank

• a law officer having duties similar to those of a sheriff in carrying out the judgments of a court of law

Verb

• lead ceremoniously, as in a procession

• make ready for action or use
  • marshal resources
    

• arrange in logical order
  • marshal facts or arguments
    

• place in proper rank
  • marshal the troops
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  marshall , mobilize , mobilise , summon