mobilize; call up; rally
Meanings
2 senses · 7 examplesverb
to mobilize (armed forces and the economy for war)
formalFormal military and governmental term referring to the transition from peacetime to wartime footing.
The state issued a mobilization order, and all reservists must report for duty.
War mobilization involves the comprehensive conversion of industry, agriculture, transportation, and other sectors.
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After the general mobilization order was issued, factories began operating continuously around the clock.
verb
to mobilize people to participate in an activity; to rally
neutralUsed for campaigns, meetings, sanitation drives, or any organized activity requiring mass participation.
The school mobilized all teachers and students to participate in the Arbor Day activities.
The neighborhood committee mobilized residents to thoroughly clean up in preparation for the Spring Festival.
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The leader gave a profound mobilization speech.
This mobilization was very successful; ninety percent of people participated.