i request to answer near opposite of following word in the context

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i request to answer near opposite of following word in the context

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The troops were ordered to mobilise/mobilize.

What is the near opposite in meaning of the word mobilise. Choose from the following options.

1. Dismiss
2. Convene
3. Line up
4. Retreat
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may be Dismiss?
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Re: i request to answer near opposite of following word in the context

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It is quite hard with the context you have provided.

Though mobilize suggests they are coming from a point. Ordered means they have an action to complete.

It can be any of the options but it does sound like they are being asked to line up.
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