mobilizar

Senses

1. 1.

   to mobilize

   to organize and prepare people or resources for action, especially for a cause or emergency

2. 2.

   to rally, to rouse

   to inspire or motivate people to take action or support a movement

3. 3.

   to deploy

   to move troops, equipment, or resources into position for military action

Examples

• "O governo mobilizou recursos para combater a seca no Nordeste."

  The government mobilized resources to fight the drought in the Northeast.

• "A campanha conseguiu mobilizar milhares de voluntários em poucas semanas."

  The campaign managed to rally thousands of volunteers in just a few weeks.

• "As redes sociais foram usadas para mobilizar a população contra a corrupção."

  Social media was used to mobilize the population against corruption.

Usage

Common in political, social, and military contexts. Often used with "recursos" (resources), "pessoas" (people), "tropas" (troops), or "apoio" (support). The reflexive form "mobilizar-se" means "to mobilize oneself" or "to get organized for action."