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demobilize
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de·mo·bil·ize  (d-mb-lz)
tr.v. de·mo·bil·ized, de·mo·bil·iz·ing, de·mo·bil·iz·es
1. To discharge from military service or use.
2. To disband (troops).

de·mobil·i·zation (-b-l-zshn) n.

demobilize, demobilise [diːˈməʊbɪˌlaɪz]
vb
(Military) to disband, as troops, etc.
demobilization , demobilisation n
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Verb1.demobilize - release from military service or remove from the active list of military service
muster out, discharge - release from military service
mobilise, mobilize, rally, call up - call to arms; of military personnel
2.demobilize - retire from military service
muster out, discharge - release from military service
mobilise, mobilize - get ready for war

demobilize
verb
1. discharge, release, disband, decommission, demob (Brit. informal), deactivate demands that they sign a cease-fire and demobilize their troops
discharge draft (U.S.), recruit, call up, muster, enlist, enrol, mobilize, conscript
2. disband, separate, break up, scatter, disperse, part company, demob (Brit. informal), go (their) separate ways It is unlikely that the rebel bands will demobilize.
Translations
demobilize [diːˈməʊbɪlaɪz] VTdesmovilizar
demobilize [diːˈməʊbɪlaɪz] demobilise (British) vt [+ troops] → démobiliser
demob suit ncostume m civil
demobilize
demobilize [diːˈməʊbɪlaɪz] vtsmobilitare


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