demobilize

verb

de·​mo·​bi·​lize di-ˈmō-bə-ˌlīz 

ˌdē-

demobilized; demobilizing; demobilizes

transitive verb

1

: disband

2

: to discharge from military service

demobilization

di-ˌmō-bə-lə-ˈzā-shən 

ˌdē-

noun

Examples of demobilize in a Sentence

Both leaders agreed to demobilize their armies and sign the peace treaty.

Recent Examples on the Web

The bet was that engaging with several forces at the same time would avoid power vacuums that are quickly filled when one group demobilizes. — Roberto Andrés, The Dial, 28 May 2026

Since then all Illinois National Guard troops have been demobilized and sent back to their original assignments. — Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026

Analysts note that Syria’s security environment remains shaped by former jihadist networks that were never fully demobilized after the war. — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 31 Dec. 2025

Firefighters and equipment are starting to be demobilized as the Incident Management Team transfers command back to local authorities. — Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 20 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for demobilize

• actualize
• antagonize
• apologise
• apologize
• capitalize
• categorize
• characterize
• commercialize
• conceptualize
• contrariwise
• criminalize
• decentralize

Kids Definition

demobilize

verb

de·​mo·​bi·​lize di-ˈmō-bə-ˌlīz 

(ˈ)dē-

1

: to dismiss from military service

demobilize an army

2

: to change from a state of war to a state of peace

demobilization

di-ˌmō-bə-lə-ˈzā-shən 

(ˈ)dē-

noun