VERB

mobilmachen/moˈbiːlˌmaxn̩/to mobilize (militarily); to get ready for action

mobilmachen is a German verb that means to mobilize (militarily) or to get ready for action. It is pronounced /moˈbiːlˌmaxn̩/.

Definitions

1.to prepare for military operations or war; to mobilize troops(military, politics)

a.to call up and ready armed forces for action

Die Regierung beschloss, die Armee für den Ernstfall zu mobilmachen.The government decided to mobilize the army for emergencies.

2.to get ready for action or to motivate oneself or others for a task(colloquial)

a.to spur into action, to get moving

Am Wochenende müssen wir alle Kräfte mobilmachen, um umzuziehen.At the weekend we'll have to mobilize all our forces in order to move house.

Frequently asked questions

What does "mobilmachen" mean in English?
"mobilmachen" means to mobilize (militarily) or to get ready for action. It is a German verb.
How do you pronounce "mobilmachen"?
"mobilmachen" is pronounced /moˈbiːlˌmaxn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "mobilmachen"?
"mobilmachen" is a verb in German.

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