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mobilize
[moh-buh-lahyz]
verb (used with object)
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)
to be or become assembled, organized, etc., as for war.
to mobilize for action.
mobilize
/ 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
Other Word Forms
- mobilizable adjective
- mobilization noun
- mobilizer noun
- overmobilize verb
- remobilize verb
- unmobilized adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of mobilize1
Example Sentences
In the weeks following the storm, Rand and other private citizens mobilized teams of residents whose neighborhoods had been destroyed to clean up debris, remove fallen trees and rebuild shattered homes.
The Chinese Communist Party relies on anti-Japanese propaganda as one of its favorite tools for mobilizing the masses.
“Immigrants are the backbone of L.A., and queer people have always been at the heart of building community and mobilizing others,” said Alpuche.
Which camp — progressives or mainstream Democrats — will ultimately be better mobilized in what is likely to be a low turnout election is to be seen.
In this sense, hagiography is not simply about remembering the dead: It mobilizes the living.
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