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(1)
: to bring (people) together for action
mobilized their supporters for the campaign
(2)
: to assemble and make (soldiers, an army, etc.) ready for war
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.
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“Mobilize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mobilize. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.
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