ALL meanings of immobilize
im·mo·bi·lize
I i - verb with object immobilize to make immobile or immovable; fix in place. 1
- verb with object immobilize to prevent the use, activity, or movement of: The hurricane immobilized the airlines. 1
- verb with object immobilize to deprive of the capacity for mobilization: The troops were immobilized by the enemy. 1
- verb with object immobilize 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 immobilize to render (an opponent's strategy) ineffective; stymie. 1
- verb with object immobilize Finance. to establish a monetary reserve by withdrawing (specie) from circulation. to create fixed capital in place of (circulating capital). 1
- transitive verb immobilize prevent from moving 1
- transitive verb immobilize injured limb: keep in place 1
- noun immobilize Prevent (something or someone) from moving or operating as normal. 1
- verb immobilize To render motionless; to stop moving or stop from moving. 0
- verb immobilize To immobilize something or someone means to stop them from moving or operating. 0
- verb immobilize to make or become immobile 0
- verb immobilize to remove (specie) from circulation and hold it as a reserve 0
- verb immobilize to convert (circulating capital) into fixed capital 0
- verb transitive immobilize to make immobile; prevent the movement of; keep in place 0
- verb transitive immobilize to prevent the movement of (a limb or joint) with splints or a cast 0