immobilize

pronunciation

How to pronounce immobilize in British English: UK [ɪˈməʊbəlaɪz]word uk audio image

How to pronounce immobilize in American English: US [ɪˈmoʊbəlaɪz] word us audio image

  • Verb:
    hold as reserve or withdraw from circulation; of capital
    to hold fast or prevent from moving
    make defenseless
    convert (assets) into fixed capital
    prohibit the conversion or use of (assets)
    cause to be unable to move

Word Origin

immobilize (v.)
1843, from immobile + -ize. Perhaps modeled on French immobiliser (1835). Related: Immobilized; immobilizing.

Example

1. Henbane to dull the pain and immobilize him .
2. It will immobilize you for 15 minutes .
3. Study on technology of auricularia gel cross-linking immobilize alkaline protease .
4. At least , it would be fatigued overall ; the time comes to immobilize .
5. A device that immobilize the car if anyone tries to steal it .

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