verb (used with object), pro·vid·ed, pro·vid·ing. to make available; furnish: to provide employees with various benefits. to supply or equip: to provide the army with new fighter planes. ... to make arrangements for supplying means of support, money, etc. (usually followed by for): He provided for his children in his will.

What does bivouac mean in military?

He defined the noun bivouac as "the guard or watch of a whole army, as in cases of great danger of surprise or attack" and the verb as "to watch or be on guard, as a whole army." The French word is derived from the Low German word biwacht, which translates to "by guard." Germans used the word specifically for a patrol ...

What do you mean by provided?

1a : to supply or make available (something wanted or needed) provided new uniforms for the band also : afford curtains provide privacy. b : to make something available to provide the children with free balloons. 2 : to have as a condition : stipulate the contract provides that certain deadlines will be met.