mobilization

noun

mo·​bi·​li·​za·​tion ˌmō-bə-lə-ˈzā-shən 

1

: the act of mobilizing

2

: the state of being mobilized

Synonyms of mobilization

• rallying
• rally

Examples of mobilization in a Sentence

called for the prompt mobilization of all national resources to combat the deadly epidemic

Recent Examples on the Web

And Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention reported nearly $3 billion in international pledges following a September mobilization effort. — Olayinka Stephen Ilesanmi, The Conversation, 5 Nov. 2026

The event raised money for Latino Victory Project and Onward Together, nonprofit groups that work on voter mobilization and getting people involved in the political process. — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2026

In the weeks following Putin’s partial mobilization, Zvyagintsev had got a call from an acquaintance, a successful businessman in the Russian provinces. — Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026

But Janones’ online mobilization was fundamental to Lula’s victory, says Firmino. — Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1799, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing mobilization

• counter-mobilization

Rhymes for mobilization

• abbreviation
• abomination
• acceleration
• accentuation
• accommodation
• accreditation
• acculturation
• accumulation
• acetylation
• adjudication
• administration
• adulteration

Medical Definition

mobilization

noun

mo·​bi·​li·​za·​tion

variants also British mobilisation

ˌmō-bə-lə-ˈzā-shən 

1

: the act or process of mobilizing

mobilization of glycogen

2

: the state of being mobilized