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schierare

to deploy

verb skee-eh-RAH-reh Less Common

Also means

to line up

Usage Note

Schierare is used for arranging troops, players, or supporters in a formation (schierare le truppe). The reflexive schierarsi means to take sides or align oneself politically (schierarsi con l'opposizione). Takes avere as auxiliary.

Examples

"Il capitano ha schierato i giocatori."

Natural Translation

The captain deployed the players.

Literal Translation

The captain has deployed the players.

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