Mobilize

Pronunciation: /ˈmoʊbəˌlaɪz/

Definitions of mobilize

verb to prepare or organize for a purpose or campaign; to make ready for action

Example Sentences

A1 During emergencies, communities mobilize to help each other.

A2 The charity organization mobilized volunteers to distribute food to those in need.

B1 The government decided to mobilize troops in response to the escalating conflict.

B2 The company was able to mobilize resources quickly to launch the new product.

C1 The activist group mobilized thousands of supporters to protest against the new law.

C2 The military was able to mobilize its forces efficiently in preparation for the upcoming operation.

Examples of mobilize in a Sentence

formal The government has decided to mobilize additional troops to the border.

informal We need to mobilize our friends to help with the charity event.

slang Let's mobilize the squad for a night out on the town.

figurative She was able to mobilize her inner strength to overcome the challenges.

Grammatical Forms of mobilize

• past tense: mobilized
• plural: mobilizes
• comparative: more mobilized
• superlative: most mobilized
• present tense: mobilize
• future tense: will mobilize
• perfect tense: has mobilized
• continuous tense: is mobilizing
• singular: mobilize
• positive degree: mobilize
• infinitive: to mobilize
• gerund: mobilizing
• participle: mobilizing

Origin and Evolution of mobilize

First Known Use: 1810 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'mobilize' originated from the Latin word 'mobilis', meaning 'movable' or 'able to move'.

Evolution of the word: Initially used in a military context to refer to the act of assembling and preparing troops for war, 'mobilize' has evolved to also mean the act of organizing and coordinating resources or people for a specific purpose or goal.