immobilize

(-bə līz′)

transitive verb immobilized, immobilizing

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

Origin: Fr immobiliser

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See immobilize in American Heritage Dictionary 4

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

Related Forms:

  • im·moˌbi·li·zaˈtion (-lĭ-zāˈshən) noun
  • im·moˈbi·lizˌer noun

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