mobilize
Americanverb (used with object)
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to assemble or marshal (armed forces, military reserves, or civilian persons of military age) into readiness for active service.
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to organize or adapt (industries, transportation facilities, etc.) for service to the government in time of war.
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to marshal, bring together, prepare (power, force, wealth, etc.) for action, especially of a vigorous nature.
to mobilize one's energy.
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to increase or bring to a full stage of development.
to mobilize one's anger.
verb (used without object)
verb
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to prepare for war or other emergency by organizing (national resources, the armed services, etc)
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(tr) to organize for a purpose; marshal
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(tr) to put into motion, circulation, or use
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
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Tehran could also mobilize paramilitary groups it cultivated in the region, including Iraqi militias and Yemen’s Houthis, Talé added.
From Los Angeles Times
“The question is will they be able to build political alliances, can they organize and mobilize the masses,” said Azizi, the historian.
And, I get it: we can’t expect everyone to research every issue or mobilize for every fight.
Jackson had a significant mobilizing impact on Black voters nationwide.
From Salon
Angry Iranians have taken to the streets with increasing frequency over the past decade, mobilizing over allegations of election rigging in 2009, women’s rights in 2022, and, late last year, the worsening economic crisis.
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