mobilise v 1: call to arms; of military personnel [syn: {call up}, {mobilize}, {rally}] [ant: {demobilize}] 2: get ready for war [syn: {mobilize}] [ant: {demobilize}, {demobilize}] 3: make ready for action or use; "marshal resources" [syn: {mobilize}, {marshal}, {summon}] 4: cause to move around; "circulate a rumor" [syn: {mobilize}, {circulate}]