Military Operations Terminology

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence

• The shipment of goods is en route to the destination.
• We're on our way to the party.
• The package is on its way to the customer.
• She is en route to achieving her goals.

noun the act of throwing or casting something off, especially from a ship or aircraft

verb to throw or drop something from a ship or aircraft in order to lighten the load or improve stability

• The captain made the decision to jettison excess cargo in order to lighten the ship.
• We need to jettison some of this stuff to make room for more important things.
• Let's just jettison all this junk and start fresh.
• Sometimes you need to jettison toxic relationships in order to move forward in life.

noun a military or other operation carried out by two or more parties working together

• The two countries agreed to conduct a joint operation to combat terrorism.
• The cops and the feds are teaming up for a joint operation to take down the drug ring.
• The crew is planning a joint operation to pull off the heist.
• The merger between the two companies was like a joint operation, combining their strengths for greater success.

noun the armed forces of a country

adjective relating to or characteristic of soldiers or armed forces

• The military plays a crucial role in safeguarding national security.
• My cousin just joined the military and is stationed overseas.
• I heard that movie is about a group of friends who go on a crazy military mission.
• In the business world, strategy is often compared to military tactics.

noun a cleaning tool consisting of a bundle of thick absorbent strings or a sponge attached to a handle

verb to clean or wipe up a liquid or mess using a mop

adverb in a manner related to cleaning or wiping up with a mop

• The janitor was tasked with mopping up the spill in the hallway.
• Hey, can you grab a mop and help me mop up this mess?
• I'll mop up the kitchen after dinner, no worries.
• The team was able to mop up the competition and secure a spot in the finals.

adjective relating to the functioning or management of an organization or system

• The company's operational efficiency has greatly improved since implementing new software.
• The team is working hard to make sure everything is up and running smoothly.
• We've got all systems go and ready to roll.
• The gears of the organization are turning smoothly, making it highly operational.

noun the act of entering or coming back into a place or situation

adjective relating to the act of entering or coming back into a place or situation

• The spacecraft successfully completed its reentry into the Earth's atmosphere.
• After their vacation, they had a smooth reentry into their daily routine.
• I'm nervous about my reentry into the dating scene after being single for so long.
• His reentry into society after being in prison for years was challenging.

noun the area near or surrounding a particular place

adjective relating to the area near or surrounding a particular place

• The new shopping mall is located in close vicinity to the residential area.
• There's a nice cafe in the vicinity where we can grab a quick bite.
• Let's hang out in the vicinity of the park later.
• The artist's latest work is in the vicinity of a masterpiece.

noun a group of individuals organized to conduct online propaganda or disinformation campaigns

• Cyber troops are government-sponsored teams that engage in online propaganda and disinformation campaigns.
• I heard that cyber troops are paid to spread fake news on social media.
• Those cyber troops are really good at trolling people on the internet.
• The company's marketing team acted like cyber troops, aggressively promoting their products online.

noun a wrestling move or technique in which one person brings another to the ground typically by grabbing hold of their legs or torso

adjective used to describe something that is designed to bring someone or something down or defeat them

• The police executed a successful takedown of the criminal organization.
• Did you see that epic takedown in the wrestling match last night?
• I heard he got into a takedown with his ex-girlfriend at the party.
• The CEO's decision to cut costs was a takedown of the company's bloated expenses.