1. plural of brigade; large organized groups of soldiers, typically forming part of a division
Usage: military
2. plural of brigade; organized groups of people working together for a particular purpose or cause

Examples

• The army deployed three brigades to the border region.
• Two infantry brigades were stationed at the base.
• The fire brigades responded quickly to the emergency call.
• Volunteer brigades helped clean up after the storm.
• Medical brigades were sent to assist in the disaster zone.
• The general commanded several armored brigades during the campaign.