mobilize
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.
to be or become assembled, organized, etc., as for war: to mobilize for action.
Origin of mobilize
1- Also especially British, mo·bi·lise .
Other words from mobilize
- mo·bi·liz·a·ble, adjective
- mo·bi·li·za·tion [moh-buh-lahy-zey-shuhn] /ˌmoʊ bə laɪˈzeɪ ʃən/ noun
- mo·bi·liz·er, noun
- o·ver·mo·bi·lize, verb, o·ver·mo·bi·lized, o·ver·mo·bi·liz·ing.
- re·mo·bi·lize, verb, re·mo·bi·lized, re·mo·bi·liz·ing.
- un·mo·bi·lized, adjective
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How to use mobilize in a sentence
Higher-income countries will also need to mobilize funds to help lower-income ones respond.
The Paris climate pact is 5 years old. 5 youth activists share their hopes for what’s next. | Jariel Arvin | December 11, 2020 | VoxIn the statesDemocrats are already mobilizing for two 2021 elections — one for a House seat in Ohio, and one for governor of Virginia.
The Trailer: Why the GOP is talking about China, from Georgia to the courtroom | David Weigel | December 10, 2020 | Washington PostThe city mobilized and searched, lamented and mourned — and legislated.
This D.C. baby’s mother was charged with her death. But nothing is solved. | Petula Dvorak | December 10, 2020 | Washington PostThat has helped to move people around and mobilize them more quickly.
A depleted workforce and no end in sight: An inside look at America’s ailing health care industry | Erika Fry | December 8, 2020 | FortuneA similar move in the weeks and months ahead could mobilize new sources of capital for countries that need it, including low-income countries where much of the climate adaptation work must be done.
How governments can create a green, job-rich global recovery | matthewheimer | December 2, 2020 | Fortune
Naina is now a community mobilizer, helping other girls break the cycle of exploitation.
This greater goal, be it altruistic or economic, helps impassion people, and passion is a great mobilizer.
British Dictionary definitions for mobilize
mobilise
/ (ˈməʊbɪˌlaɪz) /
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, adjective
- mobilization or mobilisation, noun
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