1. to discharge (troops or armed forces) from active duty; to disband a military force
Usage: British spelling (U.S. spelling: demobilizes); third person singular present tense
2. to reduce or cease the mobilization of resources, equipment, or personnel for a particular purpose
Usage: broader, non-military usage

Examples

• After the war ended, the government demobilises thousands of soldiers each month.
• The military demobilises troops gradually to avoid economic disruption.
• The company demobilises its emergency response team once the crisis is over.
• When the conflict ceased, allied forces began to demobilises their personnel.
• The government announced plans to demobilises the reserve units by next year.
• As tensions eased, the nation demobilises its armed forces.
• The organization demobilises its volunteer workforce after the disaster relief effort concludes.