mobilisieren
Translation
to mobilize, to rally, to muster
Examples
Die Regierung mobilisiert die Armee.
The government is mobilizing the army.
Er mobilisierte alle seine Kräfte für das Projekt.
He mobilized all his strength for the project.
Die Aktivisten mobilisierten Tausende von Menschen.
The activists mobilized thousands of people.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) to mobilize (sb./sth.) The party is mobilizing its supporters. Die Partei mobilisiert ihre Anhänger.
Similar Words
Synonyms: aktivieren (to activate), in Bewegung setzen (to set in motion)
Etymology
From French 'mobiliser', derived from 'mobile' (movable). It means to make something ready for action.
Memory Tips
Imagine making an army 'mobile' – an army that is ready to move and act.