remobilize
verb
re·mo·bi·lize (ˌ)rē-ˈmō-bə-ˌlīz 
remobilized; remobilizing
1
: to mobilize (something) again
received orders to remobilize the troops
remobilized nitrogen transported from the dying leaves through the plant's phloem
2
medical : to move (something) following a period of immobilization
a remobilized joint
remobilization
noun
plural remobilizations
remobilization of the limb after injury
remobilization of nutrients following uptake and storage
… the remobilization of militias that once targeted Iraqis who helped the United States … —
Tim Arango
Tim Arango
Examples of remobilize in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The Democrats understand that Joe Biden’s best — perhaps sole — chance for a second term is to remobilize the anti-Trump coalition that has appeared in every post-2016 cycle except 2021. —Matthew Continetti, National Review, 13 May 2023 Advertisement Analysis of the sediment so far shows that the most concentrated layer of DDT is only about 6 centimeters deep — raising questions about just how easily these still-potent chemicals could be remobilized. —Rosanna Xia, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2023 Rising groundwater is also a serious concern near contaminated sites, because rising groundwater can remobilize contaminants and send them in new directions, Plane said. —Tara Duggan, San Francisco Chronicle, 18 Jan. 2023 Train those with declining industry skills to reskill and remobilize them to relevant roles that align with the company's key business priorities. —Expert Panel®, Forbes, 12 Aug. 2022 This lahar was generated due to heavy rains on the slopes of the volcano and thanks to its recent activity, there was a lot of ash and volcanic debris to remobilize down the river channels. —Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 18 Aug. 2016
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Matthew Continetti, National Review, 13 May 2023 Advertisement Analysis of the sediment so far shows that the most concentrated layer of DDT is only about 6 centimeters deep — raising questions about just how easily these still-potent chemicals could be remobilized. —Rosanna Xia, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2023 Rising groundwater is also a serious concern near contaminated sites, because rising groundwater can remobilize contaminants and send them in new directions, Plane said. —Tara Duggan, San Francisco Chronicle, 18 Jan. 2023 Train those with declining industry skills to reskill and remobilize them to relevant roles that align with the company's key business priorities. —Expert Panel®, Forbes, 12 Aug. 2022 This lahar was generated due to heavy rains on the slopes of the volcano and thanks to its recent activity, there was a lot of ash and volcanic debris to remobilize down the river channels. —Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 18 Aug. 2016
Cite this Entry
“Remobilize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/remobilize. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
Copy Citation
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
