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

His approach sought to use technology to compensate for those shortages, lessening the burden of mobilization, which remains a sore point for Ukrainian society. — David Kirichenko, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

In his article, Li argued that effective wartime mobilization depends not only on the number of available vessels, but also on detailed preparation before a conflict begins. — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 16 Aug. 2026

Russian lawmaker Andrei Gurulyov brushed off reports of a possible autumn mobilization. — ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026

Evidence has separately emerged that the mass crossing was preceded by an extensive online mobilization campaign. — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 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