immobilizer

im·mo·bi·lize

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ih-moh-buh-lahyz]
- /ɪˈmoʊ bəˌlaɪz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ih-moh-buh-lahyz]
- /ɪˈmoʊ bəˌlaɪz/

Definitions of immobilizer word

verb with object immobilizer to make immobile or immovable; fix in place. 1
verb with object immobilizer to prevent the use, activity, or movement of: The hurricane immobilized the airlines. 1
verb with object immobilizer to deprive of the capacity for mobilization: The troops were immobilized by the enemy. 1
verb with object immobilizer 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 immobilizer to render (an opponent's strategy) ineffective; stymie. 1
verb with object immobilizer Finance. to establish a monetary reserve by withdrawing (specie) from circulation. to create fixed capital in place of (circulating capital). 1

See all 10 definitions of immobilizer

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Origin of immobilizer

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 Immobilizer

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Immobilizer

immobilizer 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.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for immobilizer

noun immobilizer

clamp — A clamp is a device that holds two things firmly together.
wheel clamp — A wheel clamp is a large metal device which is fitted to the wheel of an illegally parked car or other vehicle in order to prevent it from being driven away. The motorist has to pay to have the clamp removed.

All 2 Synonyms of immobilizer

Antonyms for immobilizer

verb with object immobilizer

mobilizer — to assemble or marshal (armed forces, military reserves, or civilian persons of military age) into readiness for active service.

Just one Antonym for immobilizer