1. to discharge (troops) from military service
Usage: military
2. to change from a state of war to a state of peace
Usage: military; political

Examples

• The government demobilizes thousands of soldiers after the war ends.
• The country demobilizes its armed forces during peacetime.
• The military demobilizes reserve units when the crisis passes.
• The nation demobilizes quickly to reduce defense spending.
• The army demobilizes combat troops first.
• The president demobilizes the national guard after the emergency.