marshall
/ˈmɑːrʃəl/
noun
- A high-ranking officer in a military force, often in charge of organizing or commanding troops.
- The field marshal led the army into battle.
- The marshal's orders were followed without question.
- A marshal inspected the troops before the parade.
- A federal or local law enforcement officer, especially in the United States, who carries out court orders, arrests, and other duties.
- The town marshal kept the peace in the small community.
- A fire marshal investigated the cause of the blaze.
- The U.S. marshal served the warrant to the suspect.
- An official who organizes and controls a public event, such as a parade or race.
- Race marshals waved flags to signal the start.
- Volunteers served as marshals to keep the crowd safe.
- The parade marshal directed the floats down the main street.
verb
- To arrange or organize things or people in a careful, orderly way.
- She marshalled her thoughts before the speech.
- The teacher marshalled the students into a straight line.
- He marshalled all the evidence for the court case.
- To lead or guide someone or something to a specific place or position.
- The flight attendant marshalled passengers to the gate.
- They marshalled the cattle into the pen.
- The officer marshalled the crowd away from the danger zone.