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- Dictionaryechelon/ˈɛʃəlɒn/
noun
- 1. a level or rank in an organization, a profession, or society: "the upper echelons of the business world"
- 2. a formation of troops, ships, aircraft, or vehicles in parallel rows with the end of each row projecting further than the one in front: "the regiment lined up shoulder to shoulder in three tight echelons"
verb
- 1. arrange in an echelon formation: "the Task Force would take the left, echeloned to be able to sweep in from the west"
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ECHELON definition: 1. a particular level or group of people within an organization such as an army or company: 2. a…. Learn more.
The meaning of ECHELON is an arrangement of a body of troops with its units each somewhat to the left or right of the one in the rear like a series of steps. How to use echelon in a sentence. Did you know?
An echelon is a military formation in which soldiers, vehicles, ships, or aircraft follow each other but are spaced out sideways so that they can see ahead. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary .
An echelon is a stepped formation with objects arranged in a diagonal. Birds flying in a V shape create echelons so that they can draft behind each other and conserve energy — except for the guy up front, who’s super tired.
Definition of echelon noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. a. A formation of troops in which each unit is positioned successively to the left or right of the rear unit to form an oblique or steplike line. b. A flight formation or arrangement of craft in this manner. c. A similar formation of groups, units, or individuals. 2. A subdivision of a military or naval force: a command echelon. 3.
/ˈeɪʃlɒ̃/ AYSH-lo (ng) U.S. English. /ˈɛʃəˌlɑn/ ESH-uh-lahn. See pronunciation. Where does the noun echelon come from? Earliest known use. late 1700s. echelon is a borrowing from French. Etymons: French échelon.
the people at the lower / upper level of a large organization or society: the upper echelons of government / management. (Definition of echelon from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
Oct 14, 2024 · A level or rank in an organization, profession, or society. (cycling) A line of riders seeking maximum drafting in a crosswind, resulting in a diagonal line across the road. (military) A formation of troops, ships, etc., in diagonal parallel rows. [from late 18th c.] Alternative forms. [edit] échelon. Derived terms.
ECHELON meaning: 1. a particular level or group of people within an organization such as an army or company: 2. a…. Learn more.
