mobilize
verb
mo·bi·lize
ˈmō-bə-ˌlīz 
mobilized; mobilizing
1
a
: to put into movement or circulation
mobilize financial assets
b
: to release (something stored in the organism) for bodily use
The body mobilizes its antibodies.
2
a
: to assemble and make ready for war duty
mobilize all reserve forces for overseas duty
b
: to marshal (something, such as resources) for action
mobilize support for a proposal
: to undergo mobilization
The army can mobilize quickly for a major war.
Examples of mobilize in a Sentence
They couldn't mobilize enough support to pass the new law.
Several groups have mobilized to oppose the proposed new law.
They have the ability to mobilize quickly.
The government had to mobilize the army quickly.
More than 10,000 troops were mobilized for war.
Recent Examples on the Web
To ensure the voices of all voters are heard in this election, our union committed $200 million to mobilize working-class voters of all races, men and women alike.
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Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
By mobilizing financing, the fund helps low- and middle-income countries strengthen critical capacities such as disease surveillance and early detection, laboratories for rapid testing, and health emergency workforce that are essential to stop outbreaks from spreading.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2024
Sudarshan has been canvassing around campus with Nextgen America, a nonpartisan organization that aims to mobilize young voters.
—Sarah Moore and Sophia Jundy, Detroit Free Press, 30 Oct. 2024
The big picture: The Harris campaign quickly mobilized to capitalize on the fallout from Hinchcliffe's remarks.
—Ivana Saric, Axios, 30 Oct. 2024
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Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
By mobilizing financing, the fund helps low- and middle-income countries strengthen critical capacities such as disease surveillance and early detection, laboratories for rapid testing, and health emergency workforce that are essential to stop outbreaks from spreading.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2024
Sudarshan has been canvassing around campus with Nextgen America, a nonpartisan organization that aims to mobilize young voters.
—Sarah Moore and Sophia Jundy, Detroit Free Press, 30 Oct. 2024
The big picture: The Harris campaign quickly mobilized to capitalize on the fallout from Hinchcliffe's remarks.
—Ivana Saric, Axios, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Mobilize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mobilize. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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mobilize
verb
mo·bi·lize
ˈmō-bə-ˌlīz
mobilized; mobilizing
: to assemble and make ready for action : marshal
mobilization
noun
ˌmō-bə-lə-ˈzā-shən
Medical Definition
mobilize
verb
mo·bi·lize
variants
also British mobilise
mobilized also British mobilised; mobilizing also British mobilising
1
: to put into movement or circulation : make mobile
specifically
: to release (something stored in the body) for body use
the body mobilizes its antibodies
2
: to assemble (as resources) and make ready for use
the sympathetic nervous system … mobilizes the bodily resources as a means of preparing for fight or flight—H. G. Armstrong
H. G. Armstrong3
: to separate (an organ or part) from associated structures so as to make more accessible for operative procedures
4
: to develop to a state of acute activity
ego feeling and ego attitude … mobilize hostile feelings toward others—Abram Kardiner
Abram Kardiner
: to undergo mobilization : assemble and organize for action
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