mobilize
/ˈməʊbəlaɪz/ · /ˈmoʊbəlaɪz/
CEFR level C1Topic SocietyWord #5667 in the learning path
动员；调动
Definitions
v. To organize people or resources for a particular purpose
动员；调动
v. To prepare troops for military action
动员军队；备战
Example
Our neighbours mobilized volunteers to clean the local beach.
邻居们动员志愿者清理了当地的海滩。
Governments must mobilize financial resources and trained staff quickly when natural disasters threaten vulnerable communities.
当自然灾害威胁到脆弱社区时，政府必须迅速调动资金和受过培训的人员。
Collocations
- mobilize resources
- mobilize support
- mobilize volunteers
- mobilize troops
Word family
- mobilization (n.)
Synonyms
- rally
- organize
Antonyms
- demobilize
Usage tip
英式也拼作mobilise；常接资源、支持者或军队。
FAQ
- What does mobilize mean?
- To organize people or resources for a particular purpose To prepare troops for military action
- How is mobilize pronounced?
- UK /ˈməʊbəlaɪz/, US /ˈmoʊbəlaɪz/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
