mobilization
Translation
mobilization
Examples
The government ordered the mobilization of troops.
The government ordered the mobilization of troops.
The mobilization of resources was impressive.
The mobilization of resources was impressive.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) the act of organizing (sth.) for a purpose The mobilization of troops was ordered.
Similar Words
Synonyms: deployment, marshalling; Antonyms: demobilization
Etymology
From French 'mobiliser' (to set in motion), from 'mobile' (movable). The suffix '-ization' denotes an action or process.
Memory Tips
Think of 'mobile' (like a mobile phone) meaning 'able to move'. Mobilization is the act of making something (like an army) ready to move.