demobilization

Definitions

The process of standing down military forces from combat-ready status.

The act of discharging troops from active service and returning them to civilian life.

Examples

The government announced the rapid demobilization of troops following the signing of the peace treaty.

The economic challenges of post-war demobilization required careful planning to integrate soldiers back into the civilian workforce.

Synonyms

disbandment decommissioning standing down discharging of troops reduction of military forces

Antonyms

mobilization call to arms military buildup activation of troops deployment