mobilization

noun

mo·​bi·​li·​za·​tion ˌmō-bə-lə-ˈzā-shən 

1

: the act of mobilizing

2

: the state of being mobilized

Synonyms

• marshaling
• marshalling
• rally
• rallying

Examples of mobilization in a Sentence

called for the prompt mobilization of all national resources to combat the deadly epidemic

Recent Examples on the Web

At a minimum, the United States and its partners would need to procure sufficient stocks in advance to stay in the fight long enough for a much more drastic, full-scale mobilization to be set in motion. —Lawrence D. Freedman, Foreign Affairs, 14 Apr. 2025

Statistics like that—and Target’s retreat from DEI—have spurred leaders like Dr. Wes Bellamy, former vice mayor of Charlottesville, to renew efforts around voter mobilization and Black entrepreneurship. —Richard Fowler, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025

There has been no credible indication or reporting that the U.S. administration is preparing to initiate martial law or that any military mobilization is planned. —Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025

The emergency declarations enable rapid mobilization of resources as dry conditions elevate fire risks throughout both states. —Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1799, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing mobilization

• counter-mobilization

Rhymes for mobilization

• abbreviation
• abomination
• acceleration
• accentuation
• accommodation
• accreditation
• acculturation
• accumulation
• acetylation
• adjudication
• administration
• adulteration

Medical Definition

mobilization

noun

mo·​bi·​li·​za·​tion

variants also British mobilisation

ˌmō-bə-lə-ˈzā-shən 

1

: the act or process of mobilizing

mobilization of glycogen

2

: the state of being mobilized