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- [moh-buh-lahyz]
- /ˈmoʊ bəˌlaɪz/
- /ˈməʊ.bɪ.laɪz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [moh-buh-lahyz]
- /ˈmoʊ bəˌlaɪz/
Definitions of mobilise word
- verb with object mobilise to assemble or marshal (armed forces, military reserves, or civilian persons of military age) into readiness for active service. 1
- verb with object mobilise to organize or adapt (industries, transportation facilities, etc.) for service to the government in time of war. 1
- verb with object mobilise to marshal, bring together, prepare (power, force, wealth, etc.) for action, especially of a vigorous nature: to mobilize one's energy. 1
- verb with object mobilise to increase or bring to a full stage of development: to mobilize one's anger. 1
- verb without object mobilise to be or become assembled, organized, etc., as for war: to mobilize for action. 1
- noun mobilise (transitive) To make something mobile. 1
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Origin of mobilise
First appearance:
before 1830 One of the 36% newest English words
1830-40; back formation from mobilization. See mobile, -ization
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Parts of speech for Mobilise
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
mobilise popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
mobilise usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for mobilise
verb mobilise
- rally — to ridicule in a good-natured way; banter.
- assemble — When people assemble or when someone assembles them, they come together in a group, usually for a particular purpose such as a meeting.
- drum up — a musical percussion instrument consisting of a hollow, usually cylindrical, body covered at one or both ends with a tightly stretched membrane, or head, which is struck with the hand, a stick, or a pair of sticks, and typically produces a booming, tapping, or hollow sound.
- marshal — a military officer of the highest rank, as in the French and some other armies. Compare field marshal.
- activate — If a device or process is activated, something causes it to start working.
Antonyms for mobilise
verb mobilise
- demobilise — to disband (troops, an army, etc.).
- disorganize — to destroy the organization, systematic arrangement, or orderly connection of; throw into confusion or disorder.
- discourage — to deprive of courage, hope, or confidence; dishearten; dispirit.
- disperse — to drive or send off in various directions; scatter: to disperse a crowd.
- dissuade — to deter by advice or persuasion; persuade not to do something (often followed by from): She dissuaded him from leaving home.
verb with object mobilise
- immobilise — to make immobile or immovable; fix in place.
Top questions with mobilise
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