Word of the Day: Mobile
The word “mobile” is used to describe movement. If someone or something is mobile, it moves easily.
- Mobile technology makes it easier than ever for people to communicate with each other around the world.
- A cell phone is a mobile device. Tablet computers such as the iPad and Samsung Galaxy Tab are also mobile devices.
- The United States is a country with a very mobile society. People move up and down the social and economic ladder. They also frequently relocate.
- A friend of mine broke his leg and has to remain in the hospital. His leg is immobile. (immobile = unable to move)
The word “mobility” is the noun form for this word:
- Mobility is an important quality for a business these days.
- Poor health and old age sometimes limit a person’s mobility.
- Mobility is sometimes hampered by weather conditions. (hamper = prevent)
- Upward mobility in the United States is available to anyone who is willing to work hard. (upward mobility = change in economic class)
The word “mobilize” is a verb. When things or people are mobilized, they are organized for a particular purpose:
- When flooding threatened the town, volunteers were quickly mobilized to fill sandbags and fight against the rising water.
- People in Syria mobilized to fight against the government.
- A major snowstorm on the east coast immobilized travelers with two feet of snow. (immobilize = unable to move.)
Essential English Dictionary
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