1. groups of soldiers stationed in a particular place to defend it
2. military posts or fortified places where troops are stationed

1. to station troops in a place for defense

Examples

• The general ordered additional garrisons to protect the border towns.
• Enemy forces attacked three garrisons simultaneously during the night.
• The old fort housed garrisons of up to 500 soldiers.
• Remote garrisons often struggled with supply shortages.
• The commander garrisons his best troops at strategic locations.
• They garrison the mountain passes to prevent enemy advancement.
• Colonial powers typically garrisoned their overseas territories.