Definition: a law officer having duties similar to those of a sheriff in carrying out the judgments of a court of law
Similar words: law officer, lawman, peace officer
Definition: an officer of the law
Definition: (in some countries) a military officer of highest rank
Similar words: commissioned military officer
Definition: a commissioned officer in the Army or Air Force or Marine Corps
Synonyms: mobilise, mobilize, summon, marshal
Definition: make ready for action or use
Usage: marshal resources
Similar words: collect, pull together, garner, gather
Definition: assemble or get together
Usage: gather some stones; pull your thoughts together
Synonyms: marshal
Definition: arrange in logical order
Usage: marshal facts or arguments
Similar words: set up, arrange
Definition: put into a proper or systematic order
Usage: arrange the books on the shelves in chronological order
Synonyms: marshal
Definition: place in proper rank
Usage: marshal the troops
Similar words: put, place, pose, position, set, lay
Definition: put into a certain place or abstract location
Usage: Put your things here; Set the tray down; Set the dogs on the scent of the missing children; Place emphasis on a certain point
Synonyms: marshal
Definition: lead ceremoniously, as in a procession
Definition: take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
Usage: The usher showed us to our seats