mobilize
Translation
mobilise, rally, assemble
Examples
The country had to mobilize its troops.
The country had to mobilise its troops.
They mobilized supporters for the protest.
They mobilised supporters for the protest.
Grammar Patterns
((sth./sb.)) to mobilize (sth./sb.) The country had to mobilise its troops.
Similar Words
Synonyms: rally, assemble, deploy; Antonyms: demobilise, disband
Etymology
From French 'mobiliser', from 'mobile'. It means 'to make mobile'.
Memory Tips
Think of making a group of people 'mobile' (able to move) for a specific cause or purpose.