mobilize

[ moh-buh-lahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, mo·bi·lized, mo·bi·liz·ing.

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.

verb (used without object)

, mo·bi·lized, mo·bi·liz·ing.

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

   to mobilize for action.

mobilize

/ 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

Derived Forms

• ˌmobiliˈzation, noun
• ˈmobiˌlizable, adjective

Other Words From

• mo·bi·liz·a·ble adjective
• mo·bi·li·za·tion [moh-b, uh, -lahy-, zey, -sh, uh, n] noun
• mo·bi·liz·er noun
• o·ver·mo·bi·lize verb overmobilized overmobilizing
• re·mo·bi·lize verb remobilized remobilizing
• un·mo·bi·lized adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of mobilize¹

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

Example Sentences

“Feelings of anxiety can be mobilizing, definitely,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

This makes the ability to mobilize for the causes you care about even more crucial.

From Salon

“The news of a deeply serious human case of bird flu is a massive wake-up call that should immediately mobilize efforts to prevent another human pandemic,” said Farm Forward Executive Director Andrew deCoriolis.

From Los Angeles Times

Now organizations across California are mobilizing the same tactics to prepare for another Trump administration.

From Los Angeles Times

On Friday, he issued an executive order to expedite debris removal and mobilize the California National Guard.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• assemble
• marshal
• organize
• prepare