brigade

/ˈbriːɡeɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

a large group of soldiers, vehicles, or aircraft under the command of a single officer

“The military brigade was deployed to the front lines to support the troops.”

2. noun

a group of workers or volunteers, especially one organized for a particular purpose or activity

“The environmental brigade worked together to clean up the polluted river.”

3. verb

to organize or mobilize a group of people for a particular purpose or activity

“The local authorities brigaded the volunteers to help with the disaster relief efforts.”

4. verb

to move or march in a group, especially in a military formation

“The soldiers brigaded across the field in perfect formation.”

Synonyms

  • regiment
  • squad
  • unit

Antonyms

  • isolation
  • separation