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mobilize

1 of 1verb
/ˈmoʊ.bə.ˌlaɪz/
Forms:mobilizes,mobilizing,mobilized,mobilized
1

(of a state) to organize and prepare for a military operation

C1transitive
  • In response to the threat, the country decided to mobilize its military forces.
  • The government declared a state of emergency and began to mobilize resources for a potential conflict.
  • The military commanders swiftly mobilized troops to secure the border.
  • The nation's leaders took immediate action to mobilize the air force in response to the hostile incursion.
  • Military exercises were conducted to ensure the efficiency of mobilizing forces in times of crisis.
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2

to gather and prepare resources or people for a specific purpose or action

transitive
  • The company had to mobilize its workers to meet the deadline.
  • We need to mobilize our resources to tackle the new challenge.
  • He successfully mobilized support for the environmental cause.
  • They mobilized their efforts to improve community healthcare.
  • The organization plans to mobilize volunteers for the clean-up campaign.
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3

to be gathered or prepared for action, especially in a military or organizational context

  • The troops will mobilize tomorrow for the mission.
  • The army began to mobilize as tensions rose along the border.
  • Volunteers are expected to mobilize in the coming days.
  • The city is starting to mobilize to handle the upcoming storm.
  • The nation began to mobilize in response to the growing crisis.
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4

to make something capable of moving or easier to move

transitive
  • The wheels were installed to mobilize the cart.
  • The design changes helped mobilize the old robot.
  • New parts were added to mobilize the machine more efficiently.
  • He found a way to mobilize the structure for easier transportation.
  • The new features would mobilize the system in different environments.