garrison
//ˈɡærɪsən//
Noun
garrisonSingular
garrisonsPlural
1
A body of troops stationed in a fortified place to defend it.
The garrison defended the fort against the enemy attack.
2
A military post or fortified place where troops are stationed.
The soldiers returned to the garrison after their patrol.
Verb
garrisonInfinitive
garrisonPresent tense
garrisonedPast tense
garrisonedPast participle
garrisoningPresent participle
garrisonsThird-person singular
1
To station troops in a fortified place for defense.
The army garrisoned troops in the fortress to protect the border.
2
To occupy or provide with a garrison.
The army garrisoned the fort with 500 soldiers.