immobilize

transitive-verb
UK: /ɪˈməʊ.bə.laɪz/
US: /ɪˈmoʊ.bə.laɪz/

  1. To prevent something or someone from moving or operating.

    1. The snow will immobilize cars.
    2. A broken leg can immobilize a person for several weeks during recovery.

  2. To prevent a system, organization, or country from working effectively.

    1. Strikes will immobilize the city.
    2. Fear and uncertainty can immobilize an economy, halting investments.

Synonyms

paralyze cripple halt incapacitate disable

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "immobilize" in English means: To prevent something or someone from moving or operating., To prevent a system, organization, or country from working effectively..

The phonetic transcription of "immobilize" is /ɪˈməʊ.bə.laɪz/ in British English and /ɪˈmoʊ.bə.laɪz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "immobilize": paralyze, cripple, halt, incapacitate, disable.

Example usage of "immobilize": "The snow will immobilize cars.". More examples on the page.