Disfiling

Disfiling, in the context of military formations, signifies the act of departing or disbanding from a line, file, or orderly arrangement. It describes a process of breaking ranks, dissolving a structured formation, and dispersing, often to proceed in a different direction or for a new purpose. This can involve individuals or groups shifting their position from a previously defined linear or ordered arrangement and could include movements from a march or parade or formation. The term can also be metaphorically applied to any structured organization or process that is disrupted or dismantled. It is important to differentiate from 'defiling,' which means to make foul, corrupt, or pollute something, a very different meaning.

Disfiling meaning with examples

• Following the commanding officer's orders, the troops began Disfiling, moving from a tightly packed formation into smaller squads to conduct their search operations within the dense forest. Their previous orderly line was now a scattered series of organized individuals. They disfiled to perform their objective of seeking to find the enemy. This was the second time they had done it that morning, after a brief recon break.
• As the band reached the end of their performance, they began Disfiling from the stage, with each musician leaving their post. The meticulously arranged lines of instruments and performers began to dissolve, and the audience applauded the departing performers. The band disfiled, as their job was complete. They had met their goal in record time, the crowd was impressed.
• In the chaotic aftermath of the evacuation, the refugees were forced to disfile from their original queues at the aid stations, with individual families finding their own places. The carefully constructed lines dissolved as people sought safety and assistance. It was important for them to maintain that order and move toward safety and food after their journey.
• The strategy involved getting our resources and people in order, and when the time was right, we began Disfiling for new objectives. We knew we would have to work for weeks. Every resource and person was accounted for. We would work harder than everyone else and meet all requirements.