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mobilize

[ moh-buh-lahyz ]

verb (used with object)

mobilized, mobilizing.
  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)

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

    to mobilize for action.

mobilize

/ ˈəʊɪˌɪ /

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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˌDzˈپDz, noun
  • ˈDzˌ, adjective
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Other yvlog Forms

  • ···· adjective
  • ····پDz [moh-b, uh, -lahy-, zey, -sh, uh, n] noun
  • ··· noun
  • ···· verb overmobilized overmobilizing
  • ··· verb remobilized remobilizing
  • ܲ··· adjective
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of mobilize1

First recorded in 1830–40; back formation from mobilization; mobile, -ization
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There's been a huge amount of money and organization that mobilized right after Dobbs.

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You said, "By enhancing the threat — for example, by saying things that are not necessarily true — then you are in a better situation to mobilize and coordinate the attention of your own group."

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In 1971, the controversial “Powell Memo,” written by future Supreme Court Justice Lewis Powell, mobilized business leaders around the goal of expanding private sector power over public policy.

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Separately from the violence, peaceful protesters have mobilized around the country at Tesla dealerships.

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The mayor’s supporters also mobilized for the hearing on the former fire chief, telling City Council members that the movement to reinstate her was part of a larger attack on Bass’ leadership.

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