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

Yehor Cherniev, a member of parliament's defense committee, said lawmakers have yet to see mobilization initiatives. — ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026

Yehor Cherniev, a member of parliament’s defense committee, said lawmakers have yet to see mobilization initiatives. — Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026

When Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the mobilization of 300,000 men seven months later, IT workers were granted full-on waivers. — Seva Gunitsky, Foreign Affairs, 1 Oct. 2026

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday that Russia has effectively started a fresh wave of military mobilization, estimating that there are currently more than 8,000 North Korean troops on Russian territory. — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 29 Sep. 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