Meaning of the word mobilization in English

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mobilization

US /ˌmoʊ.bəl.əˈzeɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌmoʊ.bəl.əˈzeɪ.ʃən/

Noun

1.

the action of a country or its government preparing and organizing troops for active service.

Example:
mobilization of the army in 1941 brought 2,500,000 men under arms
2.

the action of making something movable or capable of movement.

Example:
mobilization of the shoulder can be resumed within 10 days following injury
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