Pronunciation: /ˈmɑːrʃəl/

Definitions of marshal

noun an officer of the court in some judicial systems, such as the United States, who is responsible for executing the judgments of a court

Example Sentences

A1 The marshal led the parade through the town.

A2 The marshal organized the event with precision.

B1 The marshal coordinated the security detail for the VIP visit.

B2 The marshal oversaw the evacuation process during the emergency.

C1 The marshal strategized the military operation with expert precision.

C2 The marshal commanded the troops with authority and skill.

verb to arrange or assemble in order

Example Sentences

A1 The teacher marshaled the students into a line before going to the playground.

A2 She marshaled her thoughts before giving a presentation in front of the class.

B1 The police officer marshaled the crowd to maintain order during the protest.

B2 The project manager marshaled the team's resources effectively to meet the deadline.

C1 The general marshaled his troops for battle, ensuring they were well-prepared and organized.

C2 The CEO marshaled the company's assets to successfully navigate through the economic downturn.

Examples of marshal in a Sentence

formal The marshal oversaw the execution of the search warrant.

informal The marshal is in charge of keeping order in the courtroom.

slang The marshal busted the party for noise complaints.

figurative She had to marshal all her resources to complete the project on time.

Grammatical Forms of marshal

past tense

marshaled

plural

marshals

comparative

more marshal

superlative

most marshal

present tense

marshal

future tense

will marshal

perfect tense

have marshaled

continuous tense

is marshaling

singular

marshal

positive degree

marshal

infinitive

to marshal

gerund

marshaling

participle

marshaling

Origin and Evolution of marshal

First Known Use: 1200 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'marshal' originated from the Old French term 'mareschal' which referred to a high-ranking officer in charge of the cavalry.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'marshal' evolved to encompass various meanings such as a military commander, a high-ranking official, and a person in charge of organizing and overseeing events or activities.