mobilization

American  

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

especially British, mobilisation

noun

1. the act or process of marshaling, organizing, or preparing something for action.

   The study was undertaken as part of the mobilization for Ebola prevention in Sierra Leone.

2. the act or process of calling up or organizing military forces to prepare for active service, or of organizing industries, goods, etc., to serve the government in time of war.

   As an infantryman, he was on the front lines assisting in the mobilization of vehicles, troops, and weaponry.

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Other Word Forms

• countermobilization noun
• remobilization noun

Etymology

Origin of mobilization

First recorded in 1795–1805; mobiliz(e) ( def. ) + -ation ( def. )

Example Sentences

Since, a vast community mobilization effort led by parents has sprung up to support staff, centers and other families.

From Salon

The protests spread nationwide, reaching as far as the Persian Gulf island of Qeshm, a free-trade zone that has seldom seen any kind of political mobilization.

From The Wall Street Journal

The White House said the Board of Peace will take on issues such as "governance capacity-building, regional relations, reconstruction, investment attraction, large-scale funding and capital mobilization."

From Barron's

“There are many other processes in the army, including mobilization, discipline, leadership, and logistics. It’s not just about technology,” said Kostenko, a former special-forces operator.

From The Wall Street Journal

The emergency proclamation allows for rapid mobilization of state resources and support for local governments under the California Disaster Assistance Act and the deployment of the California National Guard if needed.

From Los Angeles Times

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