mobilize

Definitions


[ˈməʊbɪlʌɪz], (Verb)

Definitions:
- (of a country or its government) prepare and organize (troops) for active service
(e.g: the government mobilized regular forces, reservists, and militia)

- make (something) movable or capable of movement
(e.g: the physiotherapist might mobilize the patient's shoulder girdle)


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Origin:
mid 19th century: from French mobiliser, from mobile (see mobile)




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