brigade
A group of people organized for a common purposeA group of people organized for a common purpose.
» The fire brigade was on the scene within five minutes of receiving the call.
Meaning
4 sensesA group of people organized for a common purpose.
a work brigade; a fire brigade
Brigade
брига́даbrigáda, кома́ндаkománda, отря́дotrjád
брига́даbryháda
A military unit composed of several regiments (or battalions) and including soldiers from different arms of service.
Brigade
отря́дotrjád, брига́даbrigáda
брига́даbryháda
(derogatory)A group of people who share views or a specific characteristic.
More sympathy for career criminals from the bleeding-heart brigade!
I wouldn't even want to be seen dead with those nerds of the bowl-cut brigade.
(Internet)Coordinated online harassment, disruption or influencing, especially organized by an antagonistic website or community.
- army unit smaller than a division, typically consisting of a small number of battalions
Examples
26 sentencesThe fire brigade was on the scene within five minutes of receiving the call.
The fire brigade prevented a fire.
deDie Feuerwehr hat einen Brand verhindert. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
Tom is in the fire brigade.
deTom ist bei der Feuerwehr. — Melang
The fire brigade is in attendance.
deDie Feuerwehr ist im Einsatz. — Melang
Ziri's brigade operated under a total blackout.
Translations
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Origin
Borrowed from French brigade.Borrowed from French brigade.
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