mobilize

CEFRB2

/ˈməʊbɪlʌɪz/

verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To prepare people or resources for a purpose or action.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    To assemble troops and their equipment in a coordinated fashion so as to be ready for war.

Examples

  • We must mobilize our forces quickly if we wish to succeed.

  • Sami was working non-stop to mobilize a search team.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meanings

  1. To get ready for war.

  2. To make something mobile.

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Origin

verb

From French mobiliser.