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

Because when the stakes are high, challenges grow in complexity, and collective adaptability is hard to master, the need for sophisticated and skilled orchestration, direction, and mobilization increases. — Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 4 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

The Kremlin is also likely to make sure that the mobilization effort largely skips over the capital and other large cities, and instead focuses on poorer areas. — Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 31 July 2026

In Nepal last year, authorities' efforts to suppress the use of social media only intensified public anger and drove mass mobilization. — Šumit Ganguly, NPR, 27 July 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