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- Dictionaryim·mo·bi·lize/i(m)ˈmōbəˌlīz/
verb
- 1. prevent (something or someone) from moving or operating as normal: "fear had immobilized her"
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especially : to fix (as a body part) so as to reduce or eliminate motion usually by means of a cast or splint, by strapping, or by strict bed rest. immobilizing a fractured bone by a cast and continuous traction. immobilize an injury. immobilize all patients with a suspected neck or spine injury.
to prevent a company, country, or economy from using money or other assets: Underdeveloped financial markets limit the availability of credit, immobilizing large amounts of cash that could be used more productively. to prevent someone or something from being able to move or operate:
To immobilize something is to make it impossible for it to move. You can immobilize a battery-operated toy by taking the battery out.
verb (used with object) , im·mo·bi·lized, im·mo·bi·liz·ing. to make immobile or immovable; fix in place. to prevent the use, activity, or movement of: The hurricane immobilized the airlines. to deprive of the capacity for mobilization: The troops were immobilized by the enemy.
to prevent a company, country, or economy from using money or other assets: Underdeveloped financial markets limit the availability of credit, immobilizing large amounts of cash that could be used more productively. to prevent someone or something from being able to move or operate:
verb. /ɪˈməʊbəlaɪz/ ( British English also immobilise) Verb Forms. immobilize something/somebody to prevent something/somebody from moving or from working in the normal way. a device to immobilize the car engine in case of theft. Always immobilize a broken leg immediately. The firm has been immobilized by a series of strikes.
1. To render immobile. 2. To fix the position of (a joint or fractured limb), as with a splint or cast. 3. To impede movement or use of: Severe weather immobilized the rescue team. 4. Economics. a. To withdraw (specie) from circulation and reserve as security for other money. b. To convert (floating capital) into fixed capital.
to prevent something from moving or from working normally a device to immobilize the car engine in case of theft Always immobilize a broken leg immediately. The firm has been immobilized by a series of strikes. Some snakes inject their prey with poison in order to immobilize it.
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