Demobilizes

/diːˈmoʊbɪlaɪzɪz/ verb

Definition

Third person singular present tense of demobilize; discharges military personnel and reduces armed forces.

Etymology

From 'demobilize' + '-s', forming the third person singular present tense in English. Standard verb conjugation.

Kelly Says

Military historians have to think carefully about how many soldiers a country 'demobilizes' each year—move too fast and you destabilize the economy; move too slow and you waste money on forces you don't need!

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