demob — ozdic

Collocations

4

ADJ.

quicker

VERB + DEMOB

getting

DEMOB + NOUN

others

PREP.

than

Definitions

verb

1

To demobilize; to release someone from military service.

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, […]

noun

1

Demobilization; release from military service.

[…] word was, some men were getting their demob quicker than others.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

verb — retire from military service

demobilize
demobilise

Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

2

01

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, /

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02

[…] word was, some men were getting their demob quicker than others.

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Usage Notes

i Register

In some senses, demob is marked as British, UK. Watch for register when choosing this word.