Standard Lemma guide
Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.
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verb
To make something mobile.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: British, English, Oxford, US, transitive
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
To assemble troops and their equipment in a coordinated fashion so as to be ready for war.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: British, English, Oxford, US, transitive
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
To get ready for war.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: British, English, Oxford, US, intransitive
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Synonyms: none provided
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verb
cause to move around
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: mobilise, circulate
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: move, displace
verb
make ready for action or use
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: mobilise, marshal, summon
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: gather, garner, collect, pull together
verb
get ready for war
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: mobilise
Antonyms: demobilize
Broader terms: militarize, militarise
verb
call to arms; of military personnel
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: call up, mobilise, rally
Antonyms: demobilize
Broader terms: call, send for
History
From French mobiliser.
