demobilize

/dɪmˈəʊbɪlˌaɪz/

/dɪˈmoʊbəˌɫaɪz/

to demobilize

MAIN VERB

retire from military service

synonyms : demob

antonyms : mobilize

release from military service or remove from the active list of military service

synonyms : demobilise

antonyms : call up

Examples

1. For mainly economic reasons, a large part of the Italian armed forces were being demobilized.

2. Once hostilities are over, the 5.5 million-strong Red Army is dramatically demobilized.

3. Demobilizing the German army would mean one less power fighting against communism, in Churchill's mind.

4. Some countries, like France and Italy, chose to demobilize soldiers based on age.