mobilise
UK: /ˈməʊ.bɪ.laɪz/ | US: /ˈmoʊ.bə.laɪz/
vt. to prepare or organize resources (e.g., troops, supplies) for active service
vt. to make something movable or capable of movement
vt. to motivate people to act toward a collective goal
The word mobilise emerged in the early 19th century, influenced by French mobiliser. It combines mobil (reflecting adaptability or movement) with -ise, a productive suffix for creating action verbs. Originally military in context (e.g., mobilising troops), it later expanded to social and mechanical domains (e.g., mobilising support or machinery). The core logic ties "movement" to strategic readiness or activation.
The government decided to mobilise the army in response to the crisis.
Activists worked to mobilise public opinion against the policy.
Engineers mobilised the heavy equipment for the construction project.
The enzyme helps mobilise stored energy in cells.
She successfully mobilised volunteers for the charity event.