Demobilization
noun
The process of sending soldiers home after a war has ended.
After the war ended, the government began the demobilization of the army.
Often appears as...
- start demobilization
- begin demobilization
noun
The process of ending or reducing the readiness of a group, system, or equipment for active use or service.
The factory's demobilization was completed in two weeks.
Often appears as...
- begin demobilization
- complete demobilization
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Formal
Technical
noun
The process of sending soldiers home after a war has ended.
After the war ended, the government began the demobilization of the army.
Often appears as...
- start demobilization
- begin demobilization
noun
The process of ending or reducing the readiness of a group, system, or equipment for active use or service.
The factory's demobilization was completed in two weeks.
Often appears as...
- begin demobilization
- complete demobilization
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Military Focus
Mainly used regarding military operations, like reducing army size after conflict.
The country's demobilization plan involves transitioning soldiers to civilian jobs.
Pro Tip 2/3Post-Conflict
It signifies a transition from warlike activities to peaceful ones.
Following the peace agreement, demobilization of combatants became a priority.
Pro Tip 3/3Government Action
Often implies a structured, official process organized by a government or authority.
The new administration oversaw the demobilization of various militia groups.
Pro Tip 1/3Military Focus
Mainly used regarding military operations, like reducing army size after conflict.
The country's demobilization plan involves transitioning soldiers to civilian jobs.
Pro Tip 2/3Post-Conflict
It signifies a transition from warlike activities to peaceful ones.
Following the peace agreement, demobilization of combatants became a priority.
Pro Tip 3/3Government Action
Often implies a structured, official process organized by a government or authority.
The new administration oversaw the demobilization of various militia groups.
Pro Tip 1/3Military Focus
Mainly used regarding military operations, like reducing army size after conflict.
The country's demobilization plan involves transitioning soldiers to civilian jobs.
Pro Tip 2/3Post-Conflict
It signifies a transition from warlike activities to peaceful ones.
Following the peace agreement, demobilization of combatants became a priority.
Pro Tip 3/3Government Action
Often implies a structured, official process organized by a government or authority.
The new administration oversaw the demobilization of various militia groups.
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Video examples
Jose Miguel Sokoloff:...
I don't want to say in any way that it only has to do with what we do, but what I do know is that our work and the work that we do may have helped a lot of them start thinking about demobilization,
Video examples
Jose Miguel Sokoloff:...
I don't want to say in any way that it only has to do with what we do, but what I do know is that our work and the work that we do may have helped a lot of them start thinking about demobilization,
Example 1 of 1
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