Demobilize
(verb)
- To discharge or release military personnel and equipment from active service.
- To disband or disband military forces and equipment.
Origin:
From demobilize + -ation.
Examples:
- The government decided to demobilize the army after the war ended.
- The company demobilized its workforce after the project was completed.
- The country demobilized its military forces as part of the peace agreement.
- The troops were demobilized after the end of the conflict.
- The government demobilized its reserve troops and returned them to civilian life.