mobilizing
|mo/bil/iz/ing|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈmoʊbəˌlaɪzɪŋ/
🇬🇧
/ˈməʊbɪˌlaɪzɪŋ/
(mobilize)
prepare for action
Etymology
Etymology Information
'mobilize' originates from French, specifically the word 'mobiliser,' where 'mobile' meant 'movable.'
Historical Evolution
'mobiliser' transformed into the English word 'mobilize' in the 19th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make movable,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to prepare and organize for active service.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
present participle of 'mobilize'.
The government is mobilizing resources to combat the crisis.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42