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.
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Veterans were unable to successfully mobilize to advocate for the pensions, given their small numbers and internal divisions between more privileged officers and less privileged soldiers.
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Jamie Rowen, The Conversation, 30 May 2025
Led by Hugo Aguilar Ortiz, Indigenous communities have mobilized not just around identity, but around a structured, credible, and serious ballot.
—Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
By the time there’s enough water to run the motor, locals and other beachgoers have mobilized to help Nate get the boat out.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 27 May 2025
Prince William and Princess Kate's foundation's Community Impact program seeks to mobilize coalitions to help communities bring about better social connection, support and develop local community spaces for people to create opportunities and improve access to activities.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 21 May 2025
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Jamie Rowen, The Conversation, 30 May 2025
Led by Hugo Aguilar Ortiz, Indigenous communities have mobilized not just around identity, but around a structured, credible, and serious ballot.
—Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
By the time there’s enough water to run the motor, locals and other beachgoers have mobilized to help Nate get the boat out.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 27 May 2025
Prince William and Princess Kate's foundation's Community Impact program seeks to mobilize coalitions to help communities bring about better social connection, support and develop local community spaces for people to create opportunities and improve access to activities.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 21 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for mobilize
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“Mobilize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mobilize. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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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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