C1verb 5K

Mobilize

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈməʊbəlaɪz/","/ˈməʊbəlaɪzɪz/","/ˈməʊbəlaɪzd/","/ˈməʊbəlaɪzɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈməʊbəlaɪz/","/ˈməʊbəlaɪzɪz/","/ˈməʊbəlaɪzd/","/ˈməʊbəlaɪzɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Mobilize

to work together in order to achieve a particular aim; to organize a group of people to do this

In simple words: To prepare and organize people for action

Mobilize in a sentence

• The unions mobilized thousands of workers in a protest against the cuts.
• They successfully mobilized public opinion against him.
• They were unable to mobilize the resources they needed.
• The troops were ordered to mobilize.
• The military is able to mobilize rapidly.

How to use Mobilize

Use 'mobilize' in contexts where people or resources are being organized for a specific purpose, such as in emergencies or campaigns. It is less commonly used in casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

mobilize + object

Memory hint

Think of 'mobile' — to mobilize is to get people moving or acting together.

Related words

Collocations with Mobilize

• effectively
• successfully
• quickly
• be able to
• can be mobilized
• against
• for
• effectively
• successfully
• quickly
• be able to
• can be mobilized
• against
• for
• effectively
• successfully
• quickly
• be able to
• can be mobilized
• against
• for

Synonyms for Mobilize

• rally

Opposites of Mobilize

• demobilize
• disband

Common mistakes with Mobilize

• Using 'mobilize' as a synonym for 'move' instead of its specific meaning of organizing or preparing.
• Confusing 'mobilize' with 'mobilization,' forgetting it's a verb.
• Incorrectly using 'mobilize' without an object.

Frequently asked questions about Mobilize

What does Mobilize mean?

To prepare and organize people for action

What is the definition of Mobilize?

to work together in order to achieve a particular aim; to organize a group of people to do this

How do you use Mobilize in a sentence?

The unions mobilized thousands of workers in a protest against the cuts.

Can you give another example of Mobilize?

They successfully mobilized public opinion against him.

What are synonyms for Mobilize?

Common alternatives include rally.

What is the opposite of Mobilize?

Opposite meanings include demobilize, disband.

What words go with Mobilize?

It commonly pairs with effectively, successfully, quickly, be able to, can be mobilized, against, for, effectively, successfully, quickly, be able to, can be mobilized, against, for, effectively, successfully, quickly, be able to, can be mobilized, against, for.

What are common mistakes when using Mobilize?

Using 'mobilize' as a synonym for 'move' instead of its specific meaning of organizing or preparing. Confusing 'mobilize' with 'mobilization,' forgetting it's a verb. Incorrectly using 'mobilize' without an object.

How do you pronounce Mobilize?

US: /["/ˈməʊbəlaɪz/","/ˈməʊbəlaɪzɪz/","/ˈməʊbəlaɪzd/","/ˈməʊbəlaɪzɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ˈməʊbəlaɪz/","/ˈməʊbəlaɪzɪz/","/ˈməʊbəlaɪzd/","/ˈməʊbəlaɪzɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Mobilize?

Use 'mobilize' in contexts where people or resources are being organized for a specific purpose, such as in emergencies or campaigns. It is less commonly used in casual conversations.

What CEFR level is Mobilize?

"Mobilize" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.