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mobilize

especially British, mo·bi·lise

[moh-buh-lahyz]

verb (used with object)

mobilized, mobilizing 
  1. to assemble or marshal (armed forces, military reserves, or civilian persons of military age) into readiness for active service.

  2. to organize or adapt (industries, transportation facilities, etc.) for service to the government in time of war.

  3. to marshal, bring together, prepare (power, force, wealth, etc.) for action, especially of a vigorous nature.

    to mobilize one's energy.

  4. to increase or bring to a full stage of development.

    to mobilize one's anger.



verb (used without object)

mobilized, mobilizing 
  1. to be or become assembled, organized, etc., as for war.

    to mobilize for action.

mobilize

/ ˈməʊbɪˌlaɪz /

verb

  1. to prepare for war or other emergency by organizing (national resources, the armed services, etc)

  2. (tr) to organize for a purpose; marshal

  3. (tr) to put into motion, circulation, or use

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • mobilizable adjective
  • mobilization noun
  • mobilizer noun
  • overmobilize verb
  • remobilize verb
  • unmobilized adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of mobilize1

First recorded in 1830–40; back formation from mobilization; mobile, -ization
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Example Sentences

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The Chinese Communist Party relies on anti-Japanese propaganda as one of its favorite tools for mobilizing the masses.

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“Immigrants are the backbone of L.A., and queer people have always been at the heart of building community and mobilizing others,” said Alpuche.

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Which camp — progressives or mainstream Democrats — will ultimately be better mobilized in what is likely to be a low turnout election is to be seen.

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In this sense, hagiography is not simply about remembering the dead: It mobilizes the living.

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The right-wing ethnonationalist backsliders mobilize electoral support for themselves by vilifying minorities of various kinds, especially those with relatively little power or electoral clout.

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