mobilizes

Mobilizes is the third-person singular present tense of the verb mobilize. It means to assemble and organize people, resources, or equipment for a specific purpose or action, often in preparation for military, emergency, or large-scale organizational activities. The term can also refer to initiating processes that enable readiness or movement of assets.

Etymology: From French mobiliser, from Latin mobilis “movable.” The word entered English in the late 18th to early 19th century and has since developed various specialized senses in military, civil, and political contexts.

Usage and contexts: In military contexts, mobilization involves bringing armed forces to readiness, assembling units, and coordinating logistics. In civilian contexts, governments mobilize resources for disaster response, public health campaigns, or infrastructure projects. In political and social domains, mobilization describes organizing supporters or volunteers for actions such as protests, elections, or advocacy campaigns. With digital technology, mobilization can occur rapidly through networks and social media.

Grammatical note: Mobilizes is used with he, she, or it (for example, the government mobilizes). The base form is mobilize, and the past tense is mobilized. In broader discourse, the term is often paired with nouns like “efforts,” “resources,” or “forces” to specify the scope of action.