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brigade

UK
/brɪˈɡeɪd/
US
/brɪˈɡeɪd/

Translations

brigadenoun
brigades
pl
UK
/brɪˈɡeɪd/
US
/brɪˈɡeɪd/
The brigade was deployed to the front lines to support the ongoing operations.
La brigade a été déployée sur la ligne de front pour soutenir les opérations en cours.
brigadeGroupe organisé pour une tâche ou une mission précise.
The fire brigade arrived quickly to extinguish the blaze.
La brigade est arrivée rapidement pour éteindre l'incendie.
Additional translations
brigadeSens figuré, souvent péjoratif.
Synonyms
unit
company
platoon
division
contingent
squad
team
group
brigadeverb
brigaded
Past Simple
brigaded
Past Participle
brigading
Gerund
UK
/brɪˈɡeɪd/
US
/brɪˈɡeɪd/
Additional translations
brigaderPeu usité.
brigadeadjective
UK
/brɪˈɡeɪd/
US
/brɪˈɡeɪd/
Used attributively before a noun to denote relation to a brigade, especially in military contexts.

Definitions

brigadenoun
A large body of troops, typically consisting of two or more regiments.
The brigade was deployed to the front lines to support the ongoing operations.
A group of people organized for a specific purpose.
The fire brigade arrived quickly to extinguish the blaze.
Informal, often derogatory: a set of people who share a particular viewpoint or pursue a common cause.
The anti-smoking brigade has been lobbying for stricter regulations.
brigadeverb
To form or organize into a brigade.
The volunteers were brigaded into teams to tackle the cleanup effort.
brigadeadjective
Relating to a brigade or characteristic of a brigade.
He reported directly to the brigade headquarters.
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