demobilization

American  

[dee-moh-buh-lahy-zey-shuhn] / diˌmoʊ bə laɪˈzeɪ ʃən /

especially British, demobilisation

noun

1. the act of disbanding troops or an army or other fighting force.

   Three days later, the officer assumed command of the Second Division until its demobilization in August 1919.

   Many attempts have been made to reach a negotiated settlement, but the government has achieved only partial demobilization of the rebel forces.

2. the act of discharging someone from military service.

   The soldiers have expressed their dissatisfaction with the military service, and many of them have demanded demobilization.

3. the act of disbanding an operation or taking machinery, people, etc., out of active service.

   The organization provides expertise and support in all aspects of the program life cycle, including identification, proposal, transition, execution, and demobilization.

   The mobilization and demobilization of mobile thermal treatment systems can be costly and time consuming.

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Other Word Forms

• nondemobilization noun

Etymology

Origin of demobilization

de- ( def. ) + mobilization ( def. )

Example Sentences

However, those feelings cannot be allowed to linger too long and lead to demobilization and surrender.

From Salon

Authorities said a separate bill on demobilization and rotation would be prepared in the coming months.

From Seattle Times

And we know it will take time and capital to reverse a generation-long demobilization that appeared to be a good idea at the time.

From Washington Post

Analysts at RBC Dominion Securities expect that every month of loss of production would reduce First Quantum’s earnings before tax and depreciation by C$150 million, excluding other demobilization costs.

From Reuters

“We need full gender parity — including through special quotas to accelerate the inclusion of women — across election monitoring, security sector reform, disarmament, demobilization, and justice systems.”

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• demilitarization