Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

demob

verb
/ˈdiːˌmɒb/
Definition
The process of withdrawing military personnel from active duty and returning them to civilian life.
Examples
  • After serving in the army for two years, he was finally demobbed last week.
  • The government announced plans to demob thousands of soldiers following the peace treaty.
Meaning
Demob refers to the discharge of individuals from the military, often after a period of service, signifying their reintegration into society.
Synonyms
  • discharge
  • release
  • separation