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demobilize

[diːˈməʊbɪlaɪz]

demobilize Definition

  • 1to discharge (troops, an army, etc.) from military service
  • 2to disband or disperse (an army, etc.)

Using demobilize: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "demobilize" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    After the war ended, the government demobilized the troops.

  • Example

    The army was demobilized after the peace treaty was signed.

  • Example

    It took several months to demobilize the entire army.

  • Example

    The soldiers were happy to be demobilized and return home.

demobilize Synonyms and Antonyms

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Phrases with demobilize

  • a place where soldiers are discharged from military service and given assistance in returning to civilian life

    Example

    He went to the demobilization center to receive his discharge papers.

  • the process of reducing the size of an army or military force without completely disbanding it

    Example

    The government announced a partial demobilization of the army in response to the decrease in threats to national security.

  • demobilization benefits

    financial compensation or other benefits provided to soldiers upon their discharge from military service

    Example

    He received demobilization benefits after serving in the army for five years.

Origins of demobilize

from French 'démobiliser', from 'dé-' (un-) + 'mobiliser' (to mobilize)

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Summary: demobilize in Brief

The verb 'demobilize' [diːˈməʊbɪlaɪz] means to discharge or disband troops or an army from military service. It is often used in the context of the end of a war or conflict, as in 'After the war ended, the government demobilized the troops.' 'Demobilize' can also be used in phrases like 'demobilization center,' which provides assistance to soldiers returning to civilian life.