immobilize

Verb
Synonyms: immobilisetrappinfreezeblock

WordNet 3.0

Verb (6)

  1. hold as reserve or withdraw from circulation; of capitalSynonyms: immobilise
  2. to hold fast or prevent from moving“The child was pinned under the fallen tree”Synonyms: trappinimmobilise
  3. make defenselessSynonyms: immobilise
  4. convert (assets) into fixed capitalSynonyms: immobilise
  5. prohibit the conversion or use of (assets)“Blocked funds”“Freeze the assets of this hostile government”Synonyms: freezeblockimmobilise
  6. cause to be unable to move“The sudden storm immobilized the traffic”Synonyms: immobilise
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Immobilize \Im*mob"i*lize\, v. t. [Pref. im- in + mobilize; cf. f. immobiliser.] To make immovable; in surgery, to make immovable (a naturally mobile part, as a joint) by the use of splints, or stiffened bandages. [1913 Webster]
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