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- Dictionarymobilize/ˈməʊbɪlʌɪz/
verb
- 1. (of a country or its government) prepare and organize (troops) for active service: "the government mobilized regular forces, reservists, and militia" Similar
- 2. make (something) movable or capable of movement: "the physiotherapist might mobilize the patient's shoulder girdle"
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Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the verb mobilize, which means to put into movement or circulation, or to assemble and make ready for action. See also the medical and kids definitions of mobilize.
to organize or prepare something, such as a group of people, for a purpose: Representatives for all the main candidates are trying to mobilize voter support. [ I or T ] to prepare to fight, especially in a war: The government has mobilized several of the army's top combat units.
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.
Mobilize means to work together or organize a group of people to achieve a particular aim, or to find and start to use something that is needed for a purpose. Learn how to use this verb with synonyms, collocations and word origin.
Use the verb mobilize to describe preparing something — or someone — to spring into action, or to be put into use. You might mobilize the troops, or even your classmates, into action.
If you mobilize support or mobilize people to do something, you succeed in encouraging people to take action, especially political action. If people mobilize, they prepare to take action.
MOBILIZE definition: 1. to organize a group of people so that they support or oppose something or someone: 2. to…. Learn more.
