mobilize
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Definition of mobilize
1a : to put into movement or circulation mobilize financial assets
b : to release (something stored in the organism) for bodily use The body mobilizes its antibodies.
2a : to assemble and make ready for war duty mobilize all reserve forces for overseas duty
b : to marshal (something, such as resources) for action mobilize support for a proposal
: to undergo mobilization The army can mobilize quickly for a major war.
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Synonyms & Antonyms for mobilize
Synonyms
marshal (also marshall), muster, rally
Antonyms
demob [chiefly British], demobilize
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For example, members of the disadvantaged party might complain that a biased legislative map harmed its ability to mobilize supporters or recruit candidates to run for the legislature. — Barry C. Burden, Washington Post, "The Supreme Court decided not to decide Wisconsin’s gerrymandering case. But here’s why it will be back.," 19 June 2018 Meanwhile, the effort to mobilize greater Democratic turnout faces not only the usual problem of focusing attention on a June primary, but also the hurdle Bauman lamented: the inability to direct candidates to the areas of the party's greatest need. — Ronald Brownstein, CNN, "How Democrats' California dream got twisted," 5 June 2018 Al-Sadr always showed his ability to mobilize millions, whether for political rallies or for elections. — Susannah George, Fox News, "Iraqi Shiite cleric gained ground with nationalist voice," 14 May 2018 In a similar vein, #MeToo is No. 3 on this year’s list and the West Virginia teachers who mobilized on Facebook and challenged their own union to win better working conditions and decent pay come in at No. — Ellen Mcgirt, Fortune, "Fortune's World's Great Leaders List," 19 Apr. 2018 More than 6,000 guardsmen and 5,000 federal troops were mobilized and sent into riot areas. — Chicago Tribune, "RAGE, RIOTS, RUIN," 1 Apr. 2018 But beyond the legal questions surrounding the Facebook data is a deeper story: These efforts to mobilize some voters and dissuade others offer a glimpse of how the marketing of political candidates is growing ever more psychologically targeted. — Laurent Belsie, The Christian Science Monitor, "Facebook uproar: Should personal data drive political ads?," 21 Mar. 2018 Challenges are far too great to adequately mobilize another farming generation and draw people to the field, which is also ironic when farms are idealized as bucolic and peaceful. — Adrian White, Good Housekeeping, "Farm Life Isn't Nearly As Idyllic As It Looks On Instagram—But I Still Wouldn’t Trade It For Anything," 11 Jan. 2018 Launching on November 14 for children ages 7 and up, Wonderscope is an augmented reality app that aims to reimagine children’s literature by engaging, mobilizing, and empowering its narrator, all while building confidence in reading aloud. — Lizzie Garrett Mettler, Vogue, "With Wonderscope, a Tech Company Attempts the Unthinkable: Healthy Screen Time for Kids," 14 Nov. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'mobilize.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for mobilize
mobilize
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English Language Learners Definition of mobilize
: to bring (people) together for action
: to come together for action
: to make (soldiers, an army, etc.) ready for war
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Kids Definition of mobilize
: to assemble (as military forces) and make ready for action
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Medical Definition of mobilize
1 : to put into movement or circulation : make mobile specifically : to release (something stored in the body) for body use the body mobilizes its antibodies
2 : to assemble (as resources) and make ready for use the sympathetic nervous system…mobilizes the bodily resources as a means of preparing for fight or flight— H. G. Armstrong
3 : to separate (an organ or part) from associated structures so as to make more accessible for operative procedures
4 : to develop to a state of acute activity ego feeling and ego attitude…mobilize hostile feelings toward others— Abram Kardiner
: to undergo mobilization : assemble and organize for action
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