Marshal
Part of speech: verb
Definition: to arrange troops etc. in line for inspection or a parade to arrange facts etc. in some methodical order to ceremoniously guide, conduct or usher to gather data for transmission
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A high-ranking officer in the household of a medieval prince or lord, who was originally in charge of the cavalry and later the military forces in general. A military officer of the highest rank in several countries, including France and the former Soviet Union; equivalent to a general of the army in the United States. See also field marshal. A person in charge of the ceremonial arrangement and management of a gathering. A sheriff's assistant. The highest ranking piece in the board game Stratego.
Example sentence: Republicans: steely, rational, paternalistic, respectful of authority, easy to herd, the party of No. Democrats: sugary, emotional, idealistic, yearning for novelty, hard to marshal, the party of Oh Yeah, Baby, Make Mama Feel Good.
Mobilize
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To make something mobile.To assemble troops and their equipment in a coordinated fashion so as to be ready for war.To become made ready for war.
Example sentence: Mandela drafted the M Plan, a simple, commonsense plan for organization on a street basis so that Congress volunteers would be in daily touch with the people, alert to their needs and able to mobilize them.