immobilize
/ˌɪmˈoʊbəlˌaɪz/ · 4 syllables
Meaning
verb
- hold as reserve or withdraw from circulation; of capital
- to hold fast or prevent from moving
“The child was pinned under the fallen tree” - make defenseless
- convert (assets) into fixed capital
- prohibit the conversion or use of (assets)
“Blocked funds” - cause to be unable to move
“The sudden storm immobilized the traffic”
Synonyms for immobilize
Words that rhyme with immobilize
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