demobilize; discharge from military service
Meanings
2 senses · 7 examplesverb
to demobilize; to transition from wartime to peacetime status (of armed forces, economy, etc.)
formalRefers to the national-level transition of military and economic sectors from wartime to peacetime operations.
After the war, the country entered a period of demobilization, and a large number of military industries were converted to civilian production.
The government formulated a detailed demobilization plan to ensure a smooth transition from a wartime economy to a peacetime economy.
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Demobilization work involves the resettlement of large numbers of personnel and the transformation of industries, requiring careful handling.
verb
to demobilize; to discharge from active military service (of individual soldiers)
Specifically refers to individual servicemen leaving active duty and returning to civilian life.
He served in the army for three years and was honorably discharged.
Demobilized soldiers can enjoy employment training and resettlement policies provided by the government.
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My older brother was demobilized from the navy and returned to his hometown last year; he has now opened a restaurant there.
After the war ended, thousands upon thousands of soldiers were demobilized one after another.