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单词 mobilize
释义

mobilize

verb

mo·​bi·​lize ˈmō-bə-ˌlīz How to pronounce mobilize (audio)
mobilized; mobilizing

transitive verb

1
a
: to put into movement or circulation
mobilize financial assets
b
: to release (something stored in the organism) for bodily use
The body mobilizes its antibodies.
2
a
: to assemble and make ready for war duty
mobilize all reserve forces for overseas duty
b
: to marshal (something, such as resources) for action
mobilize support for a proposal

intransitive verb

: to undergo mobilization
The army can mobilize quickly for a major war.

Synonyms

  • marshal
  • marshall
  • muster
  • rally
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Example Sentences

They couldn't mobilize enough support to pass the new law. Several groups have mobilized to oppose the proposed new law. They have the ability to mobilize quickly. The government had to mobilize the army quickly. More than 10,000 troops were mobilized for war.
Recent Examples on the Web The charity’s focus Saturday was to collect names and contact information from as many residents as possible, and mobilize residents to pressure San Diego city officials to do more to protect tenants from unscrupulous landlords. Jeff Mcdonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2022 Those fears are powering fresh accusations of ritual abuse online, which are amplified on social media and by partisan media, and can mobilize mobs to seek vigilante justice. Brandy Zadrozny, NBC News, 14 Sep. 2022 One group of patient advocates formed a coalition to unify the community and mobilize support to pass the Orphan Drug Act in 1983. Peter Buckman, Forbes, 2 Aug. 2022 Fortunately, the digital age enables queerspawn to easily connect and mobilize. Melissa Hart, Longreads, 28 June 2022 Polarization, populism and post-truth are the critical strategies aspiring autocrats use to divide their societies and mobilize their bases of support. Washington Post, 22 Apr. 2022 Democrats succeeded this month in passing major legislation on climate change and healthcare, which could help mobilize their voters. David Lauter, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2022 State Assemblywoman Yuh-Line Niou and City Council member Carlina Rivera are both aiming to mobilize voters of color -- though the moderate candidate, former federal prosecutor Dan Goldman, is considered the front-runner. Rick Klein, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2022 But there’s one key group their strategies might fail to mobilize: Black voters. Erin Prater, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1838, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

Kids Definition

mobilize

verb

mo·​bi·​lize ˈmō-bə-ˌlīz How to pronounce mobilize (audio)
mobilized; mobilizing
: to assemble (as military forces) and make ready for action

Medical Definition

mobilize

verb

mo·​bi·​lize
variants also British mobilise
ˈmō-bə-ˌlīz How to pronounce mobilize (audio)
mobilized also British mobilised; mobilizing also British mobilising

transitive verb

1
: to put into movement or circulation : make mobile
specifically : to release (something stored in the body) for body use
the body mobilizes its antibodies
2
: to assemble (as resources) and make ready for use
the sympathetic nervous system … mobilizes the bodily resources as a means of preparing for fight or flight H. G. Armstrong
3
: to separate (an organ or part) from associated structures so as to make more accessible for operative procedures
4
: to develop to a state of acute activity
ego feeling and ego attitude … mobilize hostile feelings toward others Abram Kardiner

intransitive verb

: to undergo mobilization : assemble and organize for action

mobilize

verb

as in to organize
to assemble and make ready for action we are prepared to mobilize the troops on very short notice

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • organize
  • marshal
  • order
  • summon
  • rally
  • marshall
  • muster
  • arrange
  • activate
  • group
  • convene
  • line up
  • collect
  • round up
  • call (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • demobilize
  • disrupt
  • disturb
  • disorganize
  • dismiss
  • disarrange
  • dissolve
  • deactivate
  • split (up)
  • demob
  • disband
  • disorder
  • break up
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