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

“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

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

From Los Angeles Times

Gov. Gavin Newsom, who visited the fire zone Thursday, proclaimed a state of emergency that day in the county, which helped mobilize firefighting resources.

From Los Angeles Times

Around 5 p.m., he proclaimed a state of emergency in Ventura County to help mobilize resources to combat the fast-moving fire.

From Los Angeles Times

Thursday, when Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency in Ventura County to mobilize resources to combat the treacherous blaze.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• assemble
• marshal
• organize
• prepare