marshal
/ˈmɑrʃəl/
verb
- To gather, arrange, or organize people, things, or ideas in a careful or effective way.
- The general marshaled his troops for the final attack.
- She marshaled her thoughts before giving the speech.
- We need to marshal all the evidence before the trial.
- To guide or lead someone or something to a particular place, especially in a formal or orderly way.
- The usher marshaled the guests to their seats.
- He marshaled the children into the classroom.
- The flight attendant marshaled passengers to the emergency exits.
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noun
- An officer of the law, especially one who carries out court orders, arrests people, or performs other legal duties.
- The federal marshal served the subpoena to the witness.
- A U.S. marshal escorted the prisoner to the courthouse.
- The local marshal organized the search for the missing hiker.
- A person who organizes and controls a public event, such as a parade or race.
- The parade marshal walked ahead of the marching band.
- Volunteers served as marshals along the marathon route.
- Each float had a marshal to ensure it stayed in line.
- A high-ranking officer in some military or police forces.
- He was promoted to air marshal after twenty years of service.
- The field marshal commanded the entire army.
- The fire marshal inspected the building for safety violations.
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