mobilization

noun

mo·​bi·​li·​za·​tion ˌmō-bə-lə-ˈzā-shən 

1

: the act of mobilizing

2

: the state of being mobilized

Synonyms

• 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

Such a mobilization would require Moscow to order car plants, for example, to exclusively produce military vehicles. —Jason Ma, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025

While Washington frames the buildup as a counter-narcotics effort, its scale and coordination have drawn comparisons to prewar mobilizations, highlighting the growing intensity of the standoff. —Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025

So far, the state has succeeded in halting the mobilization. —Connor Greene, Time, 23 Oct. 2025

Newsom’s mobilization of the California National Guard could preempt a potential federal takeover. —Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2025

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