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mobilize definition

mo·bi·lize (mō′bə līz′)

transitive verb mobilized -·lized′, mobilizing -·liz′·ing

    1. to make mobile, or movable
    2. to put into motion, circulation, or use
  2. to bring into readiness for immediate active service in war
  3. to organize (people, resources, etc.) for active service or use in any emergency, drive, etc.

Etymology: Fr mobiliser

intransitive verb

to become organized and ready, as for war

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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