Demob
//diˈmɒb// noun, verb
noun, verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 Demobilization; release from military service. UK, countable, uncountable
"[…] word was, some men were getting their demob quicker than others."
Verb
- 1 To demobilize; to release someone from military service. British
"When Lil’s husband got demobbed, I said— / I didn't mince my words, I said to her myself, / Hurry up please its time / Now Albert’s coming back, make yourself a bit smart. […] think of poor Albert, / Hes been in the army four years, […]"
- 2 retire from military service wordnet
Example
More examples"When Lil’s husband got demobbed, I said— / I didn't mince my words, I said to her myself, / Hurry up please its time / Now Albert’s coming back, make yourself a bit smart. […] think of poor Albert, / Hes been in the army four years, […]"
Etymology
Clipping of demobilize.
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