Immobilize Synonyms

ĭ-mōbə-līz
To render powerless or motionless, as by inflicting severe injury
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. immobilise
  2. cripple
  3. disable
  4. incapacitate
  5. knock out
  6. paralyze
Convert (assets) into fixed capital
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. immobilise
Prohibit the conversion or use of (assets)
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. immobilise
  2. trap
  3. freeze
  4. pin
  5. block
To cause to cease regular activity
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. idle
  2. stop
  3. tie-up

Words Related to Immobilize

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Immobilize Sentence Examples

  • Casts are generally used to immobilize a broken bone.

  • Splinting is also used to immobilize an injured arm or leg immediately after an injury.

  • They can be used in an emergency to immobilize the arm until a doctor can see the child.

  • In this activity, students immobilize the lactase in calcium alginate beads held within a small column, over which the milk is passed.

  • Splint-A thin piece of rigid or flexible material that is used to restrain, support, or immobilize a part of the body while healing takes place.

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