raut

A soldier receives the raut to move his unit forward.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Military marching orders: "raut" (also spelled "route") refers to a command or order for troops to march, especially in a column formation.
   • A column of troops: In military contexts, "raut" can denote the formation or column itself during a march.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The soldiers received the raut to advance towards the front line. (They were ordered to march.)
  • The column of raut stretched for miles across the plain. (The marching formation of troops was long.)

Advanced Usage

• "to give the raut": to issue the order for troops to march.

  • The general gave the raut at dawn. (The command to march was given early in the morning.)

• "to get the raut": to receive the order to march.

  • The battalion got the raut and prepared to move out. (They received the marching instructions.)

Variants and Related Words

• Route (n): an alternative spelling of "raut" in military contexts; also means a way or path taken.
  • The route of the march was carefully planned. (The path for the military movement.)

Synonyms

• Marching orders: a command to move troops.
• Column: a line of soldiers marching in formation.

Idioms

• "to follow the raut": to adhere strictly to the marching orders.
  • Every soldier must follow the raut without deviation. (They must obey the marching commands.)

Related Terms

• Route step: a relaxed marching pace, often used after the initial "raut" is given.
  • After the raut, the troops switched to route step to conserve energy. (They marched at a slower, easier pace.)