Mobilization
ˌmoʊb(ə)ləˈzeɪʃ(ə)n
Definitions
2 meaningsThe process of preparing and organizing resources (especially military forces) for action, typically for war or a specific purpose.
ˌmoʊb(ə)ləˈzeɪʃ(ə)n
The act of assembling and preparing armed forces for active service or war.
The country's mobilization for war involved conscripting large numbers of civilians.
💡 Simply: Imagine getting all your toys ready to play with, but on a much bigger scale. It's about getting everything and everyone prepared to do something important, like a big parade or, in the military's case, going to war. It’s about organizing and preparing.
👶 For kids: Getting ready to move a lot of people or things, like getting the army ready to fight.
More Examples
The company's rapid mobilization of resources allowed it to respond quickly to the natural disaster.
The military completed the mobilization of its reserves within a matter of weeks.
How It's Used
"The government ordered the mobilization of troops following the border dispute."
"The political party focused on mobilization of supporters for the upcoming election."
The act of making something movable or capable of movement; the act of bringing something into use.
ˌmoʊb(ə)ləˈzeɪʃ(ə)n
The action of making something movable or capable of movement.
The engineers oversaw the mobilization of the heavy machinery.
💡 Simply: Like getting a heavy truck ready to move building materials or helping someone who is sick and needs to get up and around. It's about putting something into action.
👶 For kids: Getting something ready to move or to be used.
More Examples
The rehabilitation program focused on the mobilization of the patient's joints.
The company planned the mobilization of its sales team across the country.
How It's Used
"The mobilization of the crane was crucial for the construction project."
"Early mobilization after surgery can improve recovery rates."
Idioms & expressions
mass mobilization
A large-scale gathering of people or resources for a specific purpose, often political or social.
"The protest organizers planned a mass mobilization to raise awareness about climate change."
From French *mobilisation*, from *mobiliser* ("to mobilize"), from Latin *mobilis* ("movable").
Used since the late 19th century, especially in military and political contexts.
Memory tip
Think of making something ready to be mobile, like getting soldiers and equipment ready for battle.