general mobilization; all-out effort
Meanings
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to mobilize all national resources for war; general mobilization
formalRefers specifically to the emergency measure of shifting a nation's armed forces from peace to war status and mobilizing all human and material resources. Often used in historical or military contexts.
After the war broke out, the nation immediately implemented general mobilization.
The general mobilization order has already been issued to all parts of the country.
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Facing invasion, the government declared a nationwide general mobilization.
verb
to mobilize all forces for an important task; to make an all-out effort
Used figuratively for non-military contexts such as projects, campaigns, or events requiring full team effort.
To prepare for Singles' Day, the entire company mobilized for the battle.
This thorough cleaning requires an all-out effort from the whole family.
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The municipal government mobilized the entire city's forces to launch a general mobilization for creating a civilized and hygienic city.