Demobilize
verb
To release someone, especially soldiers, from their duties, or to return them to a normal life after their duties.
After the war, the government began to demobilize the troops.
Often appears as...
- demobilize the troops
- demobilize the military
verb
To stop using or keep something in storage, especially equipment or vehicles.
The company decided to demobilize its old machinery as it was no longer profitable to use.
Often appears as...
- demobilize equipment
- demobilize machinery
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To release someone, especially soldiers, from their duties, or to return them to a normal life after their duties.
After the war, the government began to demobilize the troops.
Often appears as...
- demobilize the troops
- demobilize the military
verb
To stop using or keep something in storage, especially equipment or vehicles.
The company decided to demobilize its old machinery as it was no longer profitable to use.
Often appears as...
- demobilize equipment
- demobilize machinery
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Post-conflict Context
Often used when armies are returning to peace-time operations after a conflict.
The nation started to demobilize its soldiers once the peace agreement took hold.
Pro Tip 2/3Returning Home
It implies soldiers transitioning from military life back to civilian life.
Many soldiers found it challenging to demobilize and adapt to civilian routines.
Pro Tip 3/3Gradual Process
Demobilizing is a process that might take time, not a single event.
It could take months to fully demobilize the forces from the region.
Pro Tip 1/3Post-conflict Context
Often used when armies are returning to peace-time operations after a conflict.
The nation started to demobilize its soldiers once the peace agreement took hold.
Pro Tip 2/3Returning Home
It implies soldiers transitioning from military life back to civilian life.
Many soldiers found it challenging to demobilize and adapt to civilian routines.
Pro Tip 3/3Gradual Process
Demobilizing is a process that might take time, not a single event.
It could take months to fully demobilize the forces from the region.
Pro Tip 1/3Post-conflict Context
Often used when armies are returning to peace-time operations after a conflict.
The nation started to demobilize its soldiers once the peace agreement took hold.
Pro Tip 2/3Returning Home
It implies soldiers transitioning from military life back to civilian life.
Many soldiers found it challenging to demobilize and adapt to civilian routines.
Pro Tip 3/3Gradual Process
Demobilizing is a process that might take time, not a single event.
It could take months to fully demobilize the forces from the region.
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Video examples
Jose Miguel Sokoloff:...
roughly five percent of the guerrilla force at the time. These trees were lit up at night, and they had a sign beside them that said, "If Christmas can come to the jungle, you can come home. Demobilize.
Video examples
Jose Miguel Sokoloff:...
roughly five percent of the guerrilla force at the time. These trees were lit up at night, and they had a sign beside them that said, "If Christmas can come to the jungle, you can come home. Demobilize.
Example 1 of 1
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