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# tactical redeployment

phrase (noun phrase; a tactical redeployment)

«tactical redeployment» in the English dictionary: in the primary school — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## In the primary school

Source: Mova's pupils' dictionary. Licence: [Elamur Cosmic License](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/docs/LICENSE/). Reviewed: the dictionary the pupils of Mova's primary school read; its examples quote the lessons and public-domain tales. Ships with Mova.

### Meaning

(euphemism, military jargon) a retreat, described as moving troops to a better place.

### In the lessons

Used by armies to avoid admitting a retreat; jargon, all regions. Also jokey in everyday life.

### Examples

- The army called the retreat a tactical redeployment.
- "We're not running, it's a tactical redeployment!" shouted the captain in the comedy.
- The tactical redeployment left the town undefended.
- When Mum saw the mess, we made a tactical redeployment to the garden.
- Reporters questioned the so-called tactical redeployment.
- The troops were tactically redeployed overnight.

### Note

Stands for "retreat". Like "strategic withdrawal". Sometimes a real plan, sometimes spin.