noun
mobilization
noun
1
The act of organizing people or resources and getting them ready for action, especially military action.
"The general ordered the full mobilization of reserve troops."
"The charity's mobilization of volunteers made the relief effort possible."
How to Use Mobilization
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishGathering people or resources and getting everything ready to act, often used for armies but also for any large coordinated effort.
Common pairings
military mobilization
mass mobilization
mobilization of resources
Word Forms
mobilizations plural
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Etymology
From French mobilisation, built from "mobilize" plus the noun-forming suffix "-ation."