Mobilizing

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Mobilize \Mob"i*lize\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Mobilized}; p. pr. &
     vb. n. {Mobilizing}.] [F. mobiliser.]
     1. To assemble and organize and make ready for use or action;
        as, to mobilize volunteers for the election campaign.
  
     Syn: mobilise, marshal.


          [WordNet 1.5]
  
     2. Specifically: To put in a state of readiness for active
        service in war, as an army corps; as, to mobilize the
        National Guard.
  
     Syn: mobilise, militarize, militarise.
          [1913 Webster] Moebius strip