mobilization
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mobilization
The preparation of a state's armed forces for war by calling up reservists and putting the army on a war footing.
Mit der allgemeinen Mobilmachung im August 1914 begann für viele der Erste Weltkrieg.
With the general mobilization in August 1914, the First World War began for many people.
The word is made up of 'mobil' (mobile) and 'machen' (to make), in the form 'Machung'. It describes the process of making something or someone mobile, ready for action, or active.
Die Mobilmachung der Helfer für die Katastrophenhilfe erfolgte sehr schnell.
The mobilization of helpers for disaster relief happened very quickly.
In historical and military contexts, 'Mobilmachung' (mobilization) is often used with verbs such as 'anordnen' (to order), 'befehlen' (to command), or 'ausrufen' (to proclaim). A typical fixed phrase is 'die allgemeine Mobilmachung' (general mobilization).
Der König befahl die sofortige Mobilmachung seiner Truppen.
The king ordered the immediate mobilization of his troops.
Outside the military, the term is used to describe the activation of people for a common goal. Here, the phrase 'zur Mobilmachung aufrufen' (to call for mobilization) is very common.
Die Opposition rief zur Mobilmachung gegen die neue Gesetzgebung auf.
The opposition called for mobilization against the new legislation.
activation
'die Aktivierung' and 'die Mobilmachung' can both mean that people or resources are set in motion for a goal. 'Aktivierung' is more general and often more neutral. It can refer to people being motivated to participate, for example in work, politics, or society. 'Mobilmachung' sounds stronger and more organized. The word is especially suitable when many people, resources, or the military are involved, when forces are being prepared for action. The words can be confused because both create activity. However, 'Mobilmachung' usually feels larger, more urgent, and more combative than 'Aktivierung'.
Vor der Demonstration begann die Mobilmachung vieler Unterstützer in den sozialen Medien.
Before the demonstration, the mobilization of many supporters began on social media.
Das Projekt hilft bei der Aktivierung von Jugendlichen, die lange keine Ausbildung gefunden haben.
The project helps activate young people who have not found training for a long time.