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

Since then, the Kremlin has stayed clear of announcing any new mobilization efforts. —Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 12 May 2026

Meanwhile, ordinary Russians have grappled with high inflation caused by military mobilizations and defense production as well as the Kremlin’s crackdown on internet access to restrict the flow of grim news on the economy and war. —Jason Ma, Fortune, 3 May 2026

There’s empathy, support, mobilization. —Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 1 May 2026

Black lawmakers are mounting legal challenges and urging aggressive voter mobilization before the 2028 elections, warning that failure to act could fundamentally reshape their political power. —Terry Tang, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 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