expression, godan verb (-ku)
encamp; take up a position
Literally 'to lay out a battle formation'; used for military encampment or, figuratively, for establishing a presence or stance in a situation.
敵軍は川の向こうに陣を敷いた。
The enemy army encamped on the other side of the river.
交渉の場で、彼らは強気の
At the negotiation table, they took up an aggressive stance.