Platoon ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Platoon ( noun )

1. A military unit typically composed of two or more squads or sections and typically commanded by a lieutenant.
2. A group of people who are working together or doing the same thing.

Origin:

French peloton "small ball, detachment of soldiers", from old french pelote "ball", of germanic origin, from a celtic word meaning "ball of yarn".

Examples:

1. The platoon of soldiers were sent on a dangerous mission.
2. The platoon leader was responsible for the well-being and training of the soldiers.
3. The firefighters were organized into platoons for the wildfire.
4. The construction workers were in a platoon working on the building.
5. The company uses a platoon system for their customer service representatives.

(As a verb)

Platoon ( verb )

1. A military unit typically composed of two or more squads or sections and typically commanded by a lieutenant.
2. A group of people who are working together or doing the same thing.

Origin:

French peloton "small ball, detachment of soldiers", from old french pelote "ball", of germanic origin, from a celtic word meaning "ball of yarn".

Examples:

1. The platoon of soldiers were sent on a dangerous mission.
2. The platoon leader was responsible for the well-being and training of the soldiers.
3. The firefighters were organized into platoons for the wildfire.
4. The construction workers were in a platoon working on the building.
5. The company uses a platoon system for their customer service representatives.