marshal

/'mɑ:ʃəl/
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marshal

The marshal leads the parade down the main street.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A high-ranking military officer: In some countries, a "marshal" is the highest rank of military officer, often equivalent to a field marshal or general of the army.
    • A law enforcement officer: In some regions, particularly the United States, a "marshal" is a law officer with duties similar to a sheriff, often responsible for court security, serving warrants, and transporting prisoners.

  2. Verb:

    • To arrange or assemble in an orderly way: To "marshal" means to gather and organize people, things, or ideas systematically.
    • To lead or escort ceremoniously: To "marshal" involves guiding someone formally, often in a procession or official event.
Examples of Usage

  • Noun:

    • The Marshal of the Royal Air Force attended the ceremony.
    • The U.S. Marshal was responsible for protecting the federal judge.

  • Verb:

    • She tried to marshal her thoughts before the important speech.
    • The ushers will marshal the guests to their seats for the wedding.
Advanced Usage
  • "To marshal evidence/facts/resources": To gather and organize evidence, facts, or resources effectively for a specific purpose.
    • The lawyer spent weeks marshaling evidence for the trial.
    • The country is marshaling its economic resources to combat the crisis.
Variants and Related Words
  • Marshalcy / Marshalship (n): The office or rank of a marshal.
  • Field Marshal (n): A very high army rank in some countries, a specific type of marshal.
Synonyms
  • Noun (Military): Commander, general.
  • Noun (Law): Sheriff, officer.
  • Verb: Arrange, organize, muster, assemble, deploy.
Related Phrases
  • To marshal the troops: To arrange soldiers in proper formation or order.
    • The general marshaled the troops for inspection.
  • To marshal arguments: To organize points of reasoning logically.
    • In his essay, he skillfully marshaled arguments from both sides of the debate.
marshal

The marshal leads the parade down the main street.

Noun
  1. (in some countries) a military officer of highest rank
  2. a law officer having duties similar to those of a sheriff in carrying out the judgments of a court of law
Verb
  1. lead ceremoniously, as in a procession
  2. make ready for action or use
    • marshal resources
  3. arrange in logical order
    • marshal facts or arguments
  4. place in proper rank
    • marshal the troops

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