What is the meaning of troops?

noun

• A group of soldiers.
  • synonyms: troop
• A cavalry unit corresponding to an infantry company.
  • synonyms: troop
• A unit of Girl or Boy Scouts.
  • synonyms: troop, scout troop, scout group
• An orderly crowd.
  • usage: "a troop of children"
  • synonyms: troop, flock
• Soldiers collectively.
  • synonyms: military personnel, soldiery

verb

• March in a procession.
  • usage: "the veterans paraded down the street"
  • synonyms: parade, troop, promenade
• Move or march as if in a crowd.
  • usage: "They children trooped into the room"
  • synonyms: troop