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Mobility

UK /["/məʊˈbɪləti/"]/US /["/məʊˈbɪləti/"]/

Definition

the ability to move easily from one place, social class or job to another

In simple words: The ability to move around easily.

Examples

  • **social/geographical/career mobility**
  • The high cost of living acts as an obstacle to mobility of labour.
  • An electric wheelchair has given her greater mobility.
  • mobility training for blind people
  • She has limited mobility in her arms.
  • The patient should be able to regain full mobility.
  • a disease that impairs the mobility of many older people

Usage notes

Used commonly in discussions about health, transportation, and accessibility. It might not be suitable for very casual conversations. In more formal contexts, you might encounter phrases like 'mobility solutions' or 'mobility challenges'.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'mobile' and imagine a mobile phone that you can take anywhere.

Collocations

  • decreased
  • limited
  • reduced
  • have
  • impair
  • limit
  • mobility of labour/​labor
  • decreased
  • limited
  • reduced
  • have
  • impair
  • limit
  • mobility of labour/​labor

Synonyms

  • movement
  • flexibility
  • transportation
  • accessibility
  • locomotion

Antonyms

  • immobility
  • stagnation

Common mistakes

  • Confusing with 'mobility' as a verb - it's strictly a noun.
  • Using 'mobility' without a qualifying phrase, e.g., 'mobility of the population'.
  • Mixing up 'mobility' with 'mobility aids' inappropriately.