Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
immobilize
verb
[ih-moh-buh-lahyz]
Definition
To prevent something from moving or being moved.
Examples
- The doctor had to immobilize the patient’s leg with a cast.
- During the experiment, they used a clamp to immobilize the equipment.
- Emergency responders immobilized the injured person before transporting them.
Meaning
When something is immobilized, it cannot move freely. This term is often used in medical or mechanical contexts to indicate that something has been made stationary.
Synonyms
- Restrict
- Stabilize
- Fix
- Hold
- Prevent movement
