mobilize

American  

[moh-buh-lahyz] / ˈmoʊ bəˌlaɪz /

especially British, mobilise

verb (used with object)

mobilized, mobilizing

1. to assemble or marshal (armed forces, military reserves, or civilian persons of military age) into readiness for active service.

2. to organize or adapt (industries, transportation facilities, etc.) for service to the government in time of war.

3. to marshal, bring together, prepare (power, force, wealth, etc.) for action, especially of a vigorous nature.

   to mobilize one's energy.

4. to increase or bring to a full stage of development.

   to mobilize one's anger.

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verb (used without object)

mobilized, mobilizing

1. to be or become assembled, organized, etc., as for war.

   to mobilize for action.

mobilize British  

/ ˈməʊbɪˌlaɪz /

verb

1. to prepare for war or other emergency by organizing (national resources, the armed services, etc)

2. (tr) to organize for a purpose; marshal

3. (tr) to put into motion, circulation, or use

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Other Word Forms

• mobilizable adjective
• mobilization noun
• mobilizer noun
• overmobilize verb
• remobilize verb
• unmobilized adjective

Etymology

Origin of mobilize

First recorded in 1830–40; back formation from mobilization; mobile, -ization

Example Sentences

Throughout that time, Ashaal’s tribe had mobilized, organizing protests with hundreds of people in Aden’s main square, and coordinating with other tribes to close roads into Aden.

From Los Angeles Times

Since the No Kings days began, observers have questioned whether mobilizing people to protest in the streets can lead to lasting, societal change.

From Salon

“Production at the North West Shelf Project is expected to recommence after Woodside is able to mobilize its workforce to its offshore facilities,” the person said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Mayor Karen Bass’s office said it had “mobilized a response” to two locations on Grand Avenue Tuesday, including at West 88th Street, and that “both sites were cleaned and people were offered resources.”

From Los Angeles Times

His focus strayed from rebuilding the moral and social foundations of struggling communities toward mobilizing their resentments.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• assemble
• marshal
• organize
• prepare