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Definition mobilize in British English

mobilize verb

verb
/ˈməʊbəlaɪz/
1

if you mobilize a group of people, or if they mobilize, they come together in order to achieve something

Example

We've mobilized a hundred volunteers to look for the missing child.

Synonyms and related words
join in share pull together
1.1

if an army or large group of police officers mobilize, or if a government mobilizes them, they prepare to do something such as fight a war

Example

mobilize troops/tanks

Synonyms and related words
action stations active duty active service
2

to start to use all the money, support etc that is available in order to achieve something

Example

We need to mobilize all our energies and resources.

Synonyms and related words
repurpose go towards bring in
3

to encourage people to support an idea or plan

Synonyms and related words
encourage persuade convince
Definition mobilize in British English