marshal

noun
UK: /ˈmɑːʃəl/
US: /ˈmɑːrʃəl/

  1. An officer in certain organizations, like the police or fire department.

    1. The fire marshal came to inspect our building this week. [ ] [ ]
    2. As a deputy marshal, she was responsible for court security and prisoner transport. [ ] [ ]

  2. A high-ranking officer in some military forces, especially in some European countries.

    1. Marshal Foch led the Allied forces during World War I. [ ] [ ]
    2. The marshal reviewed the troops before the parade began and gave a short speech. [ ] [ ]

  3. An official in the US legal system with duties similar to a sheriff.

    1. The US marshal was responsible for apprehending fugitives. [ ] [ ]
    2. A federal marshal served the subpoena to the witness in the case. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

arrange assemble gather officer escort guide organize
marshal verb

  1. To gather or arrange people or things in an orderly way.

    1. Please marshal the children before we cross the road. [ ] [ ]
    2. The event organizer had to marshal volunteers to help with the registration process. [ ] [ ]

  2. To bring together or organize resources or skills for a specific purpose.

    1. The company had to marshal all its resources to complete the project. [ ] [ ]
    2. She tried to marshal her thoughts before answering the difficult question. [ ] [ ]

  3. To escort or guide someone.

    1. The guard will marshal you to your seat now. [ ] [ ]
    2. The ushers marshal people to their assigned tables at the wedding reception. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "marshal" in English means: An officer in certain organizations, like the police or fire department., A high-ranking officer in some military forces, especially in some European countries., An official in the US legal system with duties similar to a sheriff..

The phonetic transcription of "marshal" is /ˈmɑːʃəl/ in British English and /ˈmɑːrʃəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "marshal": arrange, assemble, gather, officer, escort, guide, organize.

Example usage of "marshal": "The fire marshal came to inspect our building this week.". More examples on the page.