demobilize
Definitions
To discharge from military service or active duty.
To disband or release troops from a state of readiness for war.
Examples
The government began to demobilize the army shortly after the peace treaty was signed.
It is a complex logistical challenge to demobilize thousands of troops and return them to civilian life.
The commander received orders to demobilize the reserve units by the end of the month.
Synonyms
disband decommission discharge deactivate dismiss release stand down