Immobilize

Word IMMOBILIZE
Character 10
Hyphenation im mob i lize
Pronunciations N/A

Definitions and meanings of "Immobilize"

What do we mean by immobilize?

To render immobile. transitive verb

To fix the position of (a joint or fractured limb), as with a splint or cast. transitive verb

To impede movement or use of. transitive verb

To withdraw (specie) from circulation and reserve as security for other money. transitive verb

To convert (floating capital) into fixed capital. transitive verb

To render immobile; fix so as to be or become immovable.

To deprive of the capacity for mobilization.

To make immovable; in surgery, to make immovable (a naturally mobile part, as a joint) by the use of splints, or stiffened bandages. transitive verb

To render motionless; to stop moving or stop from moving. verb

To hold fast or prevent from moving verb

Cause to be unable to move verb

Make defenseless verb

Prohibit the conversion or use of (assets) verb

Convert (assets) into fixed capital verb

Hold as reserve or withdraw from circulation; of capital verb

To render motionless; to stop moving or stop from moving.

To modify a surface such that things will not stick to it

Synonyms and Antonyms for Immobilize

The word "immobilize" in example sentences

In a case that is partially reflective of a recent Canadian court action, Bryan Griffin said he once even had to "immobilize" his arm after it had - of its own volition - tried to down the plane he was flying. ❋ Unknown (2010)

"immobilize" the panels so that no power is produced. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Undo the habits in any way: mess with them; short-circuit, distract, immobilize their predictability; mobilize their strength; and utilize their potential for change. ❋ PhD Bradford Keeney (2010)

Taser guns immobilize the victim by disrupting voluntary control of muscles via an electrical current. ❋ The Huffington Post News Team (2010)

A wood, a rise of 10 feet, or a 10-yard-wide creek pass without notice, but these simple topographical features were often enough to hide or immobilize an army. ❋ Thomas Donnelly (2011)

And stay away from silver -- it burns vampire skin and can immobilize you. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Wielding lawfare as the Lilliputians wielded their tiny strands to secure and immobilize Gulliver, it is aimed at the very heart of our sovereignty and indeed our freedoms as they seek to remake the world in their image. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Typical protocol would have been to roll the man onto his stomach and cuff him, but when he complained of severe neck pain, Jen had him lie down on his back and "braced his head between her knees to immobilize him." ❋ Mary Pauline Lowry (2011)

Stop using the crib immediately and contact the manufacturer, Jardine, at (800) 295-1980 or on their website for a free repair kit that will immobilize the drop side rail. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Does fear of making a mistake immobilize you in your decision-making process? ❋ Ph.D. Margaret Paul (2011)

Now, before I get into the dynamics of laziness and happiness, let me be crystal clear about one thing: sometimes clinical conditions, such as severe depression, actually do immobilize people. ❋ Dr. Henry Cloud (2011)

The noodler brings the fish to his or her chest, elbows facing straight out of the body for strength, and wraps his or her legs around the fish's tail to immobilize it. ❋ Ana Campoy (2011)

"You can't let that sad fact immobilize pension policy forever," he said. ❋ Matthew Dalton (2011)

You have a team waiting to disarm them and immobilize them, and send another in with gas masks, flash bangs and stun guns to get Davis out. ❋ Unknown (2011)

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