variants
also British mobilise
mobilizes; mobilized; mobilizing
1
a
: to bring (people) together for action
The President mobilized [=rallied] his supporters.
They couldn't mobilize enough support to pass the new law.
b
: to come together for action
Several groups have mobilized to oppose the proposed new law.
They have the ability to mobilize quickly.
2
: to make (soldiers, an army, etc.) ready for war
The government had to mobilize the army quickly.
More than 10,000 troops were mobilized for war.
mobilizing the nation's resources
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“Mobilize.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/mobilize. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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