mobilize
[ moh-buh-lahyz ]
/ ˈmoʊ bəˌlaɪz /
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verb (used with object), mo·bi·lized, mo·bi·liz·ing.
to assemble or marshal (armed forces, military reserves, or civilian persons of military age) into readiness for active service.
to organize or adapt (industries, transportation facilities, etc.) for service to the government in time of war.
to marshal, bring together, prepare (power, force, wealth, etc.) for action, especially of a vigorous nature: to mobilize one's energy.
to increase or bring to a full stage of development: to mobilize one's anger.
verb (used without object), mo·bi·lized, mo·bi·liz·ing.
to be or become assembled, organized, etc., as for war: to mobilize for action.
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Also especially British, mo·bi·lise .
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British Dictionary definitions for mobilize
mobilize
mobilise
/ (ˈməʊbɪˌlaɪz) /
verb
to prepare for war or other emergency by organizing (national resources, the armed services, etc)
(tr) to organize for a purpose; marshal
(tr) to put into motion, circulation, or use
Derived forms of mobilize
mobilizable or mobilisable, adjectivemobilization or mobilisation, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Medical definitions for mobilize
mobilize
[ mō′bə-līz′ ]
v.
To make mobile or capable of movement.
To restore the power of motion to a joint.
To release into the body, as glycogen from the liver.
Other words from mobilize
mo′bi•li•za′tion (-lĭ-zā′shən) n.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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