# mobilization

/ˌmoʊbəɫəˈzeɪʃən/ (US) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/mobilization
Updated: 2026-05-07

## Definition

the act of organizing people or resources to get something done, especially for a war or a big project. It can also mean the movement of something that was previously still.

For teachers: the act of assembling and organizing resources, troops, or people for active service or a specific purpose. In a technical sense, refers to the process of making something mobile or capable of movement.

## Examples

- The mobilization of the army took several weeks.
- The rapid mobilization of emergency services helped save many lives after the earthquake.
- Successful political change requires the mobilization of diverse social groups around a shared set of goals, ensuring that local efforts align with a broader national strategy.

## Usage notes

- Uncountable when referring to the general process; countable when referring to specific instances or historical events.

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