Meaning of immobilize in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ɪ(m)ˈmoʊbəˌlaɪz/

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  1. Verb

    immobilize

    Etymology

    late 19th century: from French immobiliser, from immobile (see immobile)

    Definitions

    1. hold as reserve or withdraw from circulation

    Examples

    • « of capital »
  2. 2. to hold fast or prevent from moving

    Examples

    • « The child was pinned under the fallen tree »

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  3. 3. make defenseless
  4. 4. convert (assets) into fixed capital
  5. 5. prohibit the conversion or use of (assets)

    Examples

    • « Blocked funds »
    • « Freeze the assets of this hostile government »

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  6. 6. cause to be unable to move

    Examples

    • « The sudden storm immobilized the traffic »

    Derived terms

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