immobilize meaning and definition

IMMOBILIZE verb

Definition of immobilize (verb)

1. hold as reserve or withdraw from circulation; of capital
   • synonyms: immobilise
2. to hold fast or prevent from moving
   • "The child was pinned under the fallen tree"
   • synonyms: immobilise, pin, trap
3. make defenseless
   • synonyms: immobilise
4. convert (assets) into fixed capital
   • synonyms: immobilise
5. prohibit the conversion or use of (assets)
   • "Blocked funds"; "Freeze the assets of this hostile government"
   • synonyms: block, freeze, immobilise
   • antonym: free
6. cause to be unable to move
   • "The sudden storm immobilized the traffic"
   • synonyms: immobilise