marshal

/ˈmɑrʃəl/
verb
  1. 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.
  2. 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
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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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