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immobilize

Syllabification: (im·mo·bi·lize)
Pronunciation: /i(m)ˈmōbəˌlīz/

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Definition of immobilize

verb

[with object]
  • prevent (something or someone) from moving or operating as normal:I want you to immobilize their vehicle fear had immobilized her
  • restrict the movements of (a limb or patient) to allow healing:other children in the ward were immobilized in traction

Derivatives

immobilization

Pronunciation: /-ˌmōbəliˈzāSHən/

noun

Origin:

late 19th century: from French immobiliser, from immobile (see immobile)

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