verb
Uncommon
mobilize
MOH-bih-luh-ihz
Mobilize (verb) means to organize and prepare people or resources for a particular purpose, especially war. Example: “The country mobilized its army within days of the declaration.”
verb
1
To organize and prepare people or resources for a particular purpose, especially war.
"The country mobilized its army within days of the declaration."
"Activists mobilized thousands of volunteers ahead of the election."
How to use mobilize
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo get people or resources organized and ready to act.
Common pairings
mobilize troops
mobilize support
mobilize resources
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- mobilizes
- Past tense
- mobilized
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Etymology
From French mobiliser, from the same root as "mobile."
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What does “mobilize” mean?
The word “mobilize” means to organize and prepare people or resources for a particular purpose, especially war. In plain terms, to get people or resources organized and ready to act.
How do you pronounce “mobilize”?
“Mobilize” is pronounced MOH-bih-luh-ihz (/ˈməʊbɪlʌɪz/ in IPA).
How do you use “mobilize” in a sentence?
Here is “mobilize” used in a sentence: “The country mobilized its army within days of the declaration.”
What part of speech is “mobilize”?
“Mobilize” is a verb.
Where does the word “mobilize” come from?
The word “mobilize” comes from French. From French mobiliser, from the same root as "mobile.".
Is “mobilize” a common word?
“Mobilize” is an uncommon word in modern English.
