immobilise

Other forms: immobilised; immobilising

Definitions of immobilise

1. verb

   to hold fast or prevent from moving
   synonyms: immobilize, pin, trap
2. verb

   cause to be unable to move
   synonyms: immobilize

   types:

   paralyse, paralyze

   cause to be paralyzed and immobile

   stun, stupefy, zonk

   make senseless or dizzy by or as if by a blow

   palsy

   affect with palsy

   type of:

   curb, curtail, cut back, restrict

   place restrictions on
3. verb

   make defenseless
   synonyms: immobilize

   type of:

   beat, beat out, crush, shell, trounce, vanquish

   come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
4. verb

   hold as reserve or withdraw from circulation; of capital
   synonyms: immobilize

   type of:

   keep back, withhold

   hold back; refuse to hand over or share
5. verb

   prohibit the conversion or use of (assets)
   synonyms: block, freeze, immobilize

   type of:

   keep back, withhold

   hold back; refuse to hand over or share
6. verb

   convert (assets) into fixed capital
   synonyms: immobilize

   type of:

   convert

   change in nature, purpose, or function; undergo a chemical change