Immobilize (Verb)
Meaning 1
To hold fast or prevent from moving; "The child was pinned under the fallen tree".
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Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
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Meaning 2
Convert (assets) into fixed capital.
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Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
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Meaning 3
Hold as reserve or withdraw from circulation; of capital.
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Verbs of buying, selling, owning.
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Meaning 4
Prohibit the conversion or use of (assets); "Blocked funds"; "Freeze the assets of this hostile government".
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Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
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Meaning 5
Cause to be unable to move; "The sudden storm immobilized the traffic".
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Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
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Meaning 6
Make defenseless.
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Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.