demob
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /dɪˈmoʊb/
KK: /dɪˈmoʊb/
noun
Definition
The process of discharging soldiers from military service, often after a conflict or war.
Example
After the war ended, the government began the demob of the troops.
Conversation
Did you hear about the demob process for the troops returning home?
Yeah, it's really important for helping them adjust back to civilian life.
I can’t imagine how challenging that demob must be after being deployed.
Absolutely, they need a lot of support during that transition.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
disbandment
decommissioning
dismissal
Antonyms
mobilization
enlistment
activation
transitive verb
Definition
To release soldiers from military service or to disband military forces.
Example
After the war ended, the government decided to demob the troops.
Tense Forms
Past: demobbed
Past Participle: demobbed
Conversation
Did you hear they are going to demob the troops next month?
Yeah, I heard about that! It’s about time, I guess.
I wonder how long it will take to demob everyone effectively.
Root Explanation
Demob → It is formed from "de-" (meaning down or away) and "mobilis" (from Latin, meaning movable). The word "demob" refers to the act of discharging someone from military service, effectively moving them away from their military duties.
Memory Tip
Think of 'moving away' ('de-') from military service ('mobilis') — that's why demob means to discharge someone from the military.
Visually Confused Words
demibob