调动 diàodònɡ verb ① (变动) transfer ▸ 调动工作 transfer to a different job ② (动员) mobilize ▸ 调动一切积极因素 bring all positive factors into play ▸ 充分调动中央和地方的积极性 give full play to the initiatives of both the central and the local authorities ③ (调用) move ▸ 调动部队 deploy troops |