mobilisieren
Translation
to mobilize, to rally
Examples
Die Regierung mobilisierte die Armee.
The government mobilized the army.
Wir müssen unsere Kräfte mobilisieren.
We must mobilize our forces.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) ((for/against sth.)) to mobilize (sb./sth.) for/against (sth.) They mobilized the voters for the election.
Similar Words
aktivieren (to activate), aufbieten (to summon)
Etymology
From Latin 'mobilis' (movable), via French 'mobiliser'. The '-isieren' suffix is common for verbs of foreign origin.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'mobile' phone. It makes people and communication movable. To 'mobilisieren' is to make people or resources movable for a cause.