mobilize

verb mo·bi·lize \ ˈmō-bə-ˌlīz \

|Updated on: 7 Aug 2018

Examples: mobilize in a Sentence

Definition of mobilize

mobilized; mobilizing

transitive verb

1 a : 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.

2 a : 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

intransitive verb

: to undergo mobilization

The army can mobilize quickly for a major war.

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Examples of mobilize in a Sentence

They couldn't mobilize enough support to pass the new law.
Several groups have mobilized to oppose the proposed new law.
They have the ability to mobilize quickly.
The government had to mobilize the army quickly.
More than 10,000 troops were mobilized for war.

Recent Examples of mobilize from the Web

The projects are supported with expertise and networks mobilized by Resilient Melbourne, part of 100 Resilient Cities, a network backed by The Rockefeller Foundation to help cities deal with modern-day pressures.

— michael taylor, The Christian Science Monitor, "Won't you be my neighbor: Melbourne experiments with community-led housing," 11 July 2018
Directed by About Face’s artistic director, Megan Carney, the show will be a citywide multi-generational performance that gathers lessons from the LGBTQ+ past to mobilize for a better future.

— kt hawbaker, chicagotribune.com, "About Face Theatre sets 2018-19 season with two Chicago premieres and a world premiere," 10 July 2018
Over hot plates of grits, eggs, bread, and bacon, the members not only delivered their radical anti-hunger politik but also inspired community members, young and old, to mobilize.

— shakirah simley, Bon Appetit, "The Harlem of the West: What’s to Become of The Fillmore?," 6 June 2018
No peace treaty was signed, and Kim Il Sung retained the military discipline of the war to mobilize his population for a peacetime recovery.

— Bloomberg.com, "Why Doesn’t North Korea Want to Be More Like Its Neighbors?," 23 May 2018
The annual Salute to Nurses program works to mobilize area hospitals, clinics, schools and patients who are eager to recognize the most dedicated nurses in Houston's already-large and growing health care community.

— emilia benton, Houston Chronicle, "Best of the best: Annual Salute to Nurses luncheon celebrates outstanding professionals," 30 Apr. 2018
The simple demonstration, Karvelis and Wegela said, underscored the desire of Arizona's educators to mobilize in their fight to reverse $1 billion in cuts to Arizona public education following the recession and secure better pay.

— ricardo cano, azcentral, "How Arizona's #RedForEd movement galvanized years of frustration in 53 days," 28 Apr. 2018
The Bork hearings set in motion a series of forces that polarized the Supreme Court confirmation process and the country, mobilizing an army of judicial interest groups on both sides.

— jeffrey rosen, WSJ, "What We Learn from Supreme Court Confirmation Hearings," 13 July 2018
Opposition began mobilizing soon after Mas began tweeting about it.

— craig davis, Sun-Sentinel.com, "David Beckham, Jorge Mas encounter opposition in latest bid for Miami MLS stadium," 13 July 2018

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