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- [ih-moh-buh-lahyz]
- /ɪˈmoʊ bəˌlaɪz/
- /ɪˈməʊ.bəl.aɪz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ih-moh-buh-lahyz]
- /ɪˈmoʊ bəˌlaɪz/
Definitions of immobilise word
- verb with object immobilise to make immobile or immovable; fix in place. 1
- verb with object immobilise to prevent the use, activity, or movement of: The hurricane immobilized the airlines. 1
- verb with object immobilise to deprive of the capacity for mobilization: The troops were immobilized by the enemy. 1
- verb with object immobilise Medicine/Medical. to prevent, restrict, or reduce normal movement in (the body, a limb, or a joint), as by a splint, cast, or prescribed bed rest. 1
- verb with object immobilise to render (an opponent's strategy) ineffective; stymie. 1
- verb with object immobilise Finance. to establish a monetary reserve by withdrawing (specie) from circulation. to create fixed capital in place of (circulating capital). 1
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Origin of immobilise
First appearance:
before 1870 One of the 26% newest English words
1870-75; immobile + -ize; see mobilize and compare French immobiliser
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Parts of speech for Immobilise
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
immobilise popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
immobilise usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for immobilise
verb immobilise
- stop — to cease from, leave off, or discontinue: to stop running.
- halt — to falter, as in speech, reasoning, etc.; be hesitant; stumble.
- restrain — to hold back from action; keep in check or under control; repress: to restrain one's temper.
- arrest — If the police arrest you, they take charge of you and take you to a police station, because they believe you may have committed a crime.
- disable — make not work
Antonyms for immobilise
verb immobilise
- mobilise — to assemble or marshal (armed forces, military reserves, or civilian persons of military age) into readiness for active service.
- aid — Aid is money, equipment, or services that are provided for people, countries, or organizations who need them but cannot provide them for themselves.
- allow — If someone is allowed to do something, it is all right for them to do it and they will not get into trouble.
- assist — If you assist someone, you help them to do a job or task by doing part of the work for them.
- cure — If doctors or medical treatments cure an illness or injury, they cause it to end or disappear.
Top questions with immobilise
- how to immobilise a cat?
- how to immobilise enzymes?
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