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Meaning of demob | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B1

/diˈmɒb/

Definitions

To demobilize; to release someone from military service.

British

Examples

“When Lil’s husband got demobbed, I said— / I didn't mince my words, I said to her myself, / Hurry up please its time / Now Albert’s coming back, make yourself a bit smart. […] think of poor Albert, / Hes been in the army four years, […]”

CEFR level

B1

Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

See also

demobbed demobbing demobilise demobilised demobilises demobilising