Mobilize
ˈməʊbəˌlaɪz
Definitions
2 meaningsTo prepare and organize people or resources for action, often for a specific purpose like a military operation or a social cause.
ˈməʊbəˌlaɪz
To prepare and organize (troops or resources) for service or action.
The government mobilized the National Guard to help with the disaster relief effort.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're getting ready for a big game. Mobilizing is like getting all your teammates and supplies ready to play! It's about getting everything you need in place to make something happen.
👶 For kids: Getting everything ready to do something important, like getting toys out to play or getting everyone ready for a trip.
More Examples
The environmental group mobilized its members to protest the deforestation.
The company mobilized its resources to launch a new product.
How It's Used
"The general mobilized the troops for the offensive."
"Activists mobilized public support for the cause."
To bring something into use, usually for a specific purpose or goal, often in a strategic or organized way.
ˈməʊbəˌlaɪz
To bring (something) into use.
The team mobilized their creativity to find a solution to the problem.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're starting a school project. Mobilizing is like gathering all the materials, organizing your thoughts, and getting ready to start working to make the project happen.
👶 For kids: Using things to help you do something, like getting all your crayons out to draw.
More Examples
The organization is mobilizing its volunteers to help with the event.
The company is mobilizing its marketing resources to increase sales.
How It's Used
"The company is mobilizing its digital assets to enhance customer experience."
"The government mobilized financial resources to stimulate the economy."
Synonyms
Activate
Assemble
Enlist
Marshal
Deploy
Employ
Harness
Idioms & expressions
mobilization of forces
The act of preparing and organizing military forces for war or another emergency.
"The country announced the mobilization of forces in response to the border dispute."
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 *mobiliser*, from *mobile* (movable), from Latin *mobilis* (moveable). The word's usage expanded significantly during periods of war and social unrest.
The word's usage increased during the World Wars when governments had to mobilize their forces and resources.
Memory tip
Think of your cell phone: it 'mobilizes' your contacts when you need them, just as an army 'mobilizes' its troops.