immobilise

Verb

Meaning

prohibit the conversion or use of (assets)

cause to be unable to move

convert (assets) into fixed capital

make defenseless

to hold fast or prevent from moving

hold as reserve or withdraw from circulation; of capital

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

block pin trap freeze immobilize fetter garth cripple stop balance retain arrest tie bind halt

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Antonyms

free release train remember recall remind

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Hypernyms

convert beat shell restrict crush curb

Hyponyms

stun paralyze paralyse stupefy

Examples

Blocked funds Source: Internet

Freeze the assets of this hostile government Source: Internet

The sudden storm immobilized the traffic Source: Internet

The child was pinned under the fallen tree Source: Internet

If they are judged to be a suitable size, slime is ejected to immobilise the prey item. citation The most energetically favourable prey are two-fifths the size of the hunting onychophoran. Source: Internet

The venom is injected through the hollow filament to immobilise the prey; the tentacles then manoeuvre the prey to the mouth. citation The tentacles then contract to bring the prey into the stomach. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

immobile state immobilisate immobilisation immobiliser immobilising agent immobilism