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echelon

/ˈɛʃ.ə.lɒn/

/ˈɛʃ.ə.lɑn/

echelonnoun

echelons

/ˈɛʃ.ə.lɒn/

/ˈɛʃ.ə.lɑn/

Translations

эшелон

The general was in charge of the highest echelon of the military.

Генерал возглавлял высший эшелон армии.

Additional translations

ранг

ступень

уровень

Definitions

A level or rank in an organization, a profession, or society.

She quickly rose through the echelons of the company to become a senior manager.

A formation of troops, ships, aircraft, or vehicles in parallel rows with the end of each row projecting further than the one in front.

The fighter jets flew in an echelon formation during the air show.

Synonyms

echelonverb

echeloned

Past Simple

echeloned

Past Participle

echeloning

Gerund

/ˈeʃ.əl.ɒn/

/ˈɛʃ.ə.lɑːn/

Translations

располагать эшелонами

The military decided to echelon their forces for better defense.

Военные решили располагать свои силы эшелонами для лучшей обороны.

Definitions

To arrange in a step-like formation or in levels of command.

The military units were echeloned to provide maximum coverage of the area.

echelonadjective

/ˈeʃ.əl.ɒn/

/ˈɛʃ.əˌlɑn/

Attributive use of the noun; not normally compared

Definitions

Arranged in or relating to an echelon formation.

The tanks advanced in an echelon assault along the ridge.