1. releasing troops from military service, especially after a war
Usage: military
2. reducing or ending the organized activity of a group or movement

Examples

• The government began demobilizing soldiers after the peace treaty was signed.
• They are demobilizing thousands of troops this month.
• The organization is demobilizing its volunteer network.
• Demobilizing the protest movement proved more difficult than expected.
• The military spent months demobilizing its wartime forces.
• Leaders discussed demobilizing the rebel groups as part of the agreement.