demobilize
de|mo|bi|lize /d'iːm'oʊbɪlaɪz/ (demobilizes demobilizing demobilized)
in BRIT, also use demobilise
[VERB] V n, V
If a country or armed force demobilizes its troops, or if its troops demobilize, its troops are released from service and allowed to go home.
Both sides have agreed to demobilize 70% of their armies...
It is unlikely that the rebels will agree to demobilise.
● demobilization [N-UNCOUNT] usu with supp
...the demobilisation of a 100,000 strong army.
in BRIT, also use demobilise
[VERB] V n, V
If a country or armed force demobilizes its troops, or if its troops demobilize, its troops are released from service and allowed to go home.
Both sides have agreed to demobilize 70% of their armies...
It is unlikely that the rebels will agree to demobilise.
● demobilization [N-UNCOUNT] usu with supp
...the demobilisation of a 100,000 strong army.