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

States preparing for an imminent war prioritize military mobilization and strategic hardening; Fujian, by contrast, is being developed as a long-term engine of economic integration, innovation, and cross-Strait connectivity. — Ningrong Liu, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026

France's post-revolution history is not a solid story of protests and reforms, but of cycles of popular uprisings, repression, mobilization and political concessions. — ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026

Revolutionary socialist organization promoting student-worker mobilization. — Asra Q. Nomani, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026

Krista Mann of Indivisible KC, a progressive pro-democracy organization, said the event will include mobilization activities like door knocking, canvassing and sharing information about what issues are on local ballots. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 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