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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 or -lise
Verb
[-lizing, -lized] or -lising, -lised to release from the armed forces
demobilization
-lisation n
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Verb1.demobilize - release from military service or remove from the active list of military service
demobilise, inactivate
muster out, discharge - release from military service
mobilise, mobilize, rally, call up - call to arms; of military personnel
2.demobilize - retire from military service
demob, demobilise
muster out, discharge - release from military service
mobilise, mobilize - get ready for war
Translations
demobilize [diːˈməubɪlaɪz] vt → démobiliser
demobilize [diːˈməubɪlaɪz] vt → aus dem Kriegsdienst entlassen, demobilisieren
demobilize [diːˈməubɪlaɪz] vt → smobilitare


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Most funding has gone towards helping the country to demobilize combatants and to provide emergency aid.
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