mobilise

Definition

To assemble, organize, and deploy resources (troops, capital, assets) into coordinated action for a specific purpose—the corporate equivalent of yelling 'let's go' and actually meaning it.

Example Usage

The NGO mobilised volunteers and donated supplies within 48 hours of the emergency.

Source: Common industry terminology

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