mobilize
verb (used with object)
to assemble or marshal (armed forces, military reserves, or civilian persons of military age) into readiness for active service.
mobilized
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past participleof mobilize.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof mobilize.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
mobilizeverb (used with object)to assemble or marshal (armed forces, military reserves, or civilian persons of military age) into readiness for active service.
Example Sentences
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Thousands of army, police and paramilitary forces have been mobilized for search and rescue operations in Nepal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
Colombians outside the quake zone have mobilized in massive numbers to ease victims' suffering.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
Texans have mobilized across the state to oppose the new developments, airing concerns that the facilities will drain local water supplies, drive up electric bills and cause noise, light and air pollution.
From Salon ● Aug. 10, 2026
Instead, the conflict has emboldened Iran’s leaders and mobilized their supporters.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2026
“I’m concerned about the civilians,” he said, “because I don’t want the world to be mobilized against you as a butcher.”
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
