demobilize
Americanverb (used with object)
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to disband (troops, an army, etc.).
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to discharge (a person) from military service.
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The oilfield-services company, formerly known as Schlumberger, had to demobilize operations in a number of countries in response to customer actions to safeguard personnel and facilities, Le Peuch said Friday.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
While the federal government may demobilize, the onus now has been pushed to the property owners to either finish the job.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 22, 2025
Petro has pushed for what he calls a “total peace” that would demobilize all of the country’s remaining rebel groups as well as its drug trafficking gangs.
From Washington Times • Jun. 9, 2023
Party officials said they will not fully demobilize until Eritrea withdraws, as the Tigrayans are worried about ongoing attacks from their northern neighbor.
From New York Times • Dec. 11, 2022
It must be observed that, while Germany insisted that Russia should demobilize, the Kaiser offered no reciprocal promise.
From The New York Times Current History of the European War, Vol. 1, January 9, 1915 What Americans Say to Europe by Various
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