mobilise
Translation
to mobilize, to rally, to organize, to marshal
Examples
The army was mobilised to help with the floods.
The army was mobilized to help with the floods.
We need to mobilise support for the campaign.
We need to mobilize support for the campaign.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) to mobilize ((sb./sth.)) to organize people or resources for a purpose. We need to mobilize more volunteers.
Similar Words
Synonyms: rally, marshal, organize; Antonyms: demobilize, disband
Etymology
From 'mobile' + '-ize' (a verb-forming suffix). Literally 'to make mobile'.
Memory Tips
Imagine mobilizing an army: making all the soldiers 'mobile' and ready to move.