stationed

Beginner 🎖️ Military / Defense

Definition

To position military or security personnel at a specific location for operational readiness, surveillance, or duty assignment. It's a fancy way of saying 'planted here until further notice.'

Example Usage

The guards were stationed at every entrance to the compound.

Source: Oxford English Dictionary

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