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(-bə līz′)

transitive verb immobilized, immobilizing

to make immobile; prevent the movement of; keep in place
to prevent the movement of (a limb or joint) with splints or a cast

Origin: Fr immobiliser

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immobilization noun

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transitive verb im·mo·bi·lized, im·mo·bi·liz·ing, im·mo·bi·liz·es

To render immobile.
To fix the position of (a joint or fractured limb), as with a splint or cast.
To impede movement or use of: Severe weather immobilized the rescue team.
Economics
a. To withdraw (specie) from circulation and reserve as security for other money.
b. To convert (floating capital) into fixed capital.

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im·moˌbi·li·zaˈtion (-lĭ-zāˈshən) noun

im·moˈbi·lizˌer noun

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