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

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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

Health authorities, airlines and the operator of the MV Hondius cruise ship are mobilizing to contain the spread of a pathogen that has killed three people.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

MINNEAPOLIS—In a typical winter, Minnesota’s transportation department would be mobilizing its heavy-duty vehicles to plow snow, but lately it has redeployed part of its fleet to block streets for protests.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 31, 2026

Troops and warships are also mobilizing off the coast of Venezuela.

From Salon • Dec. 24, 2025

“Lawrence was particularly vociferous about the need for mobilizing all scientific talent for the uranium program,” he wrote.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik