a subdivision of a company of soldiers, usually forming a tactical unit that is commanded by a subaltern or lieutenant and divided into three sections

the platoon commander

(in South Africa) apply the platoon system to (a school)

it has been found necessary to platoon 14 schools

use the strategy of alternating (a pair of players or one player with another) in a specified field position in successive games

at catcher we platooned Petralli and Stanley