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The meanign of the verb"mobilize"

 
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 18, 2006 6:53 pm    Post subject: The meanign of the verb"mobilize" Reply with quote
Hi,

I have trouble understanding the meaning of this sentence.

"Those who are normally politically inert can be mobilized to die for a slogan."

Does the verb "mobilize" have the meaning of "excite" or "arose"???
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 18, 2006 7:12 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
It means be set in motion. They can be moved to die for a slogan.
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