mopalihok

to mobilizeverb

Alternative meanings

to put in motion; to make people act; to organize people or resources; to activate support; to move a community or group toward action

Pronunciation

moh-pah-LEE-hok

Root and affixes

From lihok, movement or action. Mopalihok expresses making something move, activating, or driving an action.

Variants or conjugations

mopalihok = to mobilize or activate; pagpalihok = mobilization; mag-organisar = to organize; madasig = to encourage or motivate

Related words and expressions

movement, action, community, support, organize, campaign, call

Meaning and usage notes

For mobilizing resources or people, mopalihok works well. In formal contexts, mobilisasyon can also be used for mobilization.