demobilize

/ˌdɛməˈbaɪlɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to reduce or disband an armed force, especially a military force, or to reduce the size or activity of something, such as a project or an organization

“The government decided to demobilize the army after the war.”

2. noun

the act of demobilizing, especially the process of disbanding an armed force

“The demobilization of the army took several months.”

Synonyms

  • disband
  • discharge
  • downsize

Antonyms

  • activate
  • mobilize