mobilization
The process of bringing many people or resources together and getting them ready to act for a goal, especially in politics, society, or a big project.
The act or process of assembling, organizing, and encouraging large numbers of people or resources to take coordinated action toward a particular social, political, or organizational goal.
The official process of getting an army and its equipment ready for war or a big emergency.
The process by which a government prepares and deploys its armed forces and related resources for war or a major national emergency.
In medical care, helping a person start moving again or move better, for example after surgery or a long illness.
In medicine and physiotherapy, the process of helping a patient begin to move or increase movement in a part of the body, often through guided exercises or manual techniques.
The act of collecting and preparing money or materials so they can be used for a plan or project.
The process of gathering, arranging, and making financial or material resources available so that they can be used for a particular project, policy, or economic goal.
- Base: mobilization
- Plural: mobilization, mobilizations
early mobilization
1starting patient movement early
In medical care, helping a patient begin to move again very soon after surgery or serious illness.
- Early mobilization after hip surgery reduces the risk of complications.
- The hospital’s protocol includes early mobilization for all intensive care patients.
- Nurses play a key role in early mobilization on the ward.
emergency mobilization
1rapid organizing in a crisis
Quickly bringing together people and resources to deal with a sudden serious problem, like a natural disaster or attack.
- The government ordered an emergency mobilization of medical staff after the explosion.
- Emergency mobilization of volunteers helped provide food and shelter within hours.
- The plan describes steps for emergency mobilization during a major power failure.
full mobilization
1using all people or resources
A situation where almost all people or resources that are available are prepared and used for a big effort, often in war or a crisis.
- The president declared full mobilization after the attack.
- Full mobilization of staff and equipment allowed the hospital to handle the surge in patients.
- Some analysts warned that full mobilization would damage the economy.
grassroots mobilization
1local people organizing for action
Organizing regular people at the local level to act together for a cause, rather than only working through leaders or big organizations.
- The campaign relied on grassroots mobilization instead of expensive TV ads.
- Grassroots mobilization helped residents stop the closure of the local clinic.
- Activists say real change will only come through grassroots mobilization.
mass mobilization
1large-scale organizing of people
Organizing a very large number of people to act together for a cause or goal.
- The protests were the result of mass mobilization on social media.
- Mass mobilization will be needed to change the government’s policy.
- Environmental groups are planning a day of mass mobilization across the country.
partial mobilization
1limited preparation of people or resources
A situation where only some of the people or resources are called up and prepared, often in a military or emergency context.
- The government announced a partial mobilization of reservists.
- Partial mobilization was seen as a warning rather than a declaration of full war.
- To avoid panic, officials spoke only of partial mobilization of emergency services.
troop mobilization
1preparing and moving military troops
The process of getting soldiers and military equipment ready and moving them for war or a possible fight.
- Satellite images suggested a large-scale troop mobilization near the border.
- Troop mobilization continued despite international calls for de-escalation.
- The government denied reports of secret troop mobilization in the region.
voter mobilization
1getting more people to vote
Efforts to contact and encourage people who can vote so that they actually go and vote in an election.
- The party invested heavily in voter mobilization in key districts.
- Community groups ran a voter mobilization campaign focused on young people.
- Strong voter mobilization can change the result of a close election.