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

The Kremlin has repeatedly denied plans for compulsory mobilization. — Sam Meredith,anniek Bao, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026

At the same time, Sobyanin, who is widely seen as a pragmatist, has rebuffed calls by Russian hawks for a broad mobilization of conscripts and putting the entire economy on a war footing. — ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026

Just as Iran’s closure of a vital waterway has been extremely disruptive and hard to get around, China’s penetration of critical networks could cause blackouts, make water unsafe to drink, or delay military mobilization. — Anne Neuberger, Foreign Affairs, 15 Sep. 2026

More isolated digital environments can fuel extraordinary mobilization without the actual community organizations that might turn it into something tangible. — Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 14 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