demobilization
noun [ U ] formal (UK usually demobilisation) uk/diːˌməʊ.bəl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ us/diːˌmoʊ.bəl.əˈzeɪ.ʃən/
（尤指战争结束后的）退伍，复员
the action of releasing someone from one of the armed forces, especially at the end of a war
There was enormous popular pressure for the demobilization of the armed forces. 公众施压强烈要求遣散军队。
On demobilization in 1945 he rejoined the company as sales director. 1945年复员后，他重新加入公司担任销售总监。
See: demobilize
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- This is the first time such a large scale demobilization has ever been carried out under war conditions.
- The President threatened the severest punishment for any rebels who disrupt the demobilization process.
- Former child soldiers have taken part in recent demobilization programs in countries from Asia to Latin America.