demobilize

[dee-moh-buh-lahyz]

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verb (used with object), de·mo·bi·lized, de·mo·bi·liz·ing.

to disband (troops, an army, etc.).
to discharge (a person) from military service.

Also especially British, de·mo·bi·lise.

Origin of demobilize

First recorded in 1865–70; de- + mobilize

Related formsde·mo·bi·li·za·tion, nounnon·de·mo·bi·li·za·tion, noun

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Examples from the Web for demobilize

Contemporary Examples

But this week, even as a new cabinet was sworn in, the Houthis showed no signs of honoring their commitment to demobilize.
Yemen’s a Model All Right—For Disaster
Michael Shank , Casey Harrity
November 14, 2014

Historical Examples

In England your weakness is that if you are ordered to demobilize men by classes, you'll do it.
General Bramble
Andr Maurois
A similar disregard for the sovereign rights of greater States was shown in the demand that Russia should demobilize her forces.
New York Times, Current History, Vol 1, Issue 1
Various
Therefore, on July 31 we demanded that Russia demobilize, this being the only measure which could save the peace of Europe.
New York Times Current History: The European War from the Beginning to March 1915, Vol 1, No. 2
Various
She must demobilize existing air forces within two months and surrender aviation material.
World's War Events, Volume III
Various
Russia would not demobilize her armies under a German threat.
A School History of the Great War
Albert E. McKinley, Charles A. Coulomb, and Armand J. Gerson

British Dictionary definitions for demobilize

demobilize

demobilise

verb

to disband, as troops, etc

Derived Formsdemobilization or demobilisation, noun

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Word Origin and History for demobilize

v.

1882; see de- (privative) + mobilize. Related: Demobilized; demobilizing.

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Examples from the Web for demobilize

Contemporary Examples

But this week, even as a new cabinet was sworn in, the Houthis showed no signs of honoring their commitment to demobilize.

Historical Examples

In England your weakness is that if you are ordered to demobilize men by classes, you'll do it.

A similar disregard for the sovereign rights of greater States was shown in the demand that Russia should demobilize her forces.

Therefore, on July 31 we demanded that Russia demobilize, this being the only measure which could save the peace of Europe.

She must demobilize existing air forces within two months and surrender aviation material.

Russia would not demobilize her armies under a German threat.

demobilize

demobilise

Word Origin and History for demobilize

v.

Origin of demobilize