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to quarter

verbgeneral useuncommon/ɐkwɐɾtɨˈlaɾ/a·quar·te·lar

Definition

1

To house or install military troops in barracks; to establish headquarters.

Usage examples

The army decided to quarter its troops in the border town.
The general quartered himself in the fort during the campaign.

Common combinations

to quarter troopsto quarter oneself