mobilization
/,moubilai'zeiʃn/
Definition
Noun 1. The act of organizing and preparing resources or people for active service or a specific purpose. This involves assembling, coordinating, and making ready something (like an army, support, or economic assets) for use in a particular action or effort. 2. The act of assembling and preparing military forces for active service, especially in response to a war or emergency.
Usage
- The word "mobilization" is a countable noun. It is often used with verbs like "order," "begin," "require," and "lead to."
- It is commonly followed by the preposition "of" to specify what is being mobilized (e.g., mobilization troops, mobilization support).
- It can be used in both military and non-military contexts, such as social, political, or economic efforts.
Examples
- General Context:
- The successful mobilization of volunteers was crucial for the charity event.
- The government announced the mobilization of emergency funds for disaster relief.
- Military Context:
- The general ordered the full mobilization of the army reserves.
- The country's rapid mobilization surprised its adversaries.
Advanced Usage
- "Mass mobilization": Refers to the large-scale organization and activation of a population, often for a political or social cause.
- The movement relied on the mass mobilization of public opinion to achieve its goals.
- "Economic mobilization": The process of organizing a nation's economy and resources to support a war effort or a large-scale national project.
- During the conflict, the focus shifted to total economic mobilization.
Variants and Related Words
- Mobilize (verb): To organize or prepare for active service.
- Demobilization (noun): The act of discharging troops from active service; the opposite of mobilization.
- Mobilizer (noun): A person who organizes people for a collective effort.
Synonyms
- Assembly: The act of gathering together.
- Muster: A formal gathering of troops, especially for inspection or preparation for battle.
- Organization: The action of arranging into a structured whole.
- Rallying: The act of bringing together for a common purpose.
Antonyms
- Demobilization
- Disbandment: The act of breaking up an organized group.
- Dispersal: The act of spreading over a wide area; scattering.
Noun
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act of marshaling and organizing and making ready for use or action
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mobilization of the country's economic resources
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act of assembling and putting into readiness for war or other emergency: "mobilization of the troops"
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