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did the military operation

/dɪd ðə ˈmɪləˌtɛri ˌɑːpəˈreɪʃən/

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A past tense phrase describing the completion of a coordinated military action carried out by armed forces toward a specific strategic objective.

The coalition forces did the military operation to secure the contested border region last week.

Etymology

The phrase combines the past tense of the verb 'do' (from Old English dydean) with 'military' (from Latin militaris, meaning 'of soldiers') and 'operation' (from Latin operatio, meaning 'a working, performance'), entering modern military terminology by the 18th century.

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What does did the military operation mean?

did the military operation means: A past tense phrase describing the completion of a coordinated military action carried out by armed forces toward a specific strategic objective.

How do you pronounce did the military operation?

did the military operation: /dɪd ðə ˈmɪləˌtɛri ˌɑːpəˈreɪʃən/

How is did the military operation used in a sentence?

The coalition forces did the military operation to secure the contested border region last week.