mobilizing

VERB

ready for action, movement

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assemble marshal organize prepare

STRONG

activate actuate animate catalyze circulate drive gather impel muster propel rally ready

WEAK

call to arms call up get ready make ready put in motion set in motion set off

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disorganize

STRONG

discourage disperse dissuade divide repress retard scatter separate slow stop

WEAK

check demobilize end halt hold back

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

On Friday morning, Rodríguez went on television, flanked by aides and military advisers, to reassure Venezuelans that the state was mobilizing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

“Loneliness and meaning and purpose is something more people are mobilizing around and focusing on, but it needs a much more broad and comprehensive approach,” Weissbourd said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 19, 2026

The industry began mobilizing on Saturday as Spirit shut down, rebooking passengers but also trying to capitalize on Spirit's most profitable routes.

From Barron's • May 9, 2026

That’s not nothing: The threat of LIV kicked the PGA Tour in its behind, mobilizing overdue change, and underlining what fans truly care about, which are the biggest events, contested by the best players.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Music and singing played a critical role in inspiring, mobilizing, and giving voice to the Civil Rights movement.

From "While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement" by Carolyn Maull McKinstry