demobilize
1 of 1verb/diˈmoʊbəlaɪz/
Forms:demobilizes,demobilizing,demobilized,demobilized
2
to allow someone to leave the military service, especially when a war ends
- The government began to demobilize troops after the peace treaty was signed.
- They will demobilize thousands of soldiers as the conflict comes to an end.
- After being demobilized, she struggled to adjust to civilian life.
- The general announced a program to demobilize and reintegrate former combatants into society.
- The army plans to demobilize its reserve forces by the end of the year.
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