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immobilize

verbgeneral usecommon/imubiliˈzaɾ/i·mo·bi·li·zar

Definitions

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1

To prevent from moving or operating normally.

Usage examples

“The crash immobilized the car.”
“The snake's venom immobilizes its prey.”
2

To render (funds, assets) unavailable for use.

Usage examples

“Too much capital is immobilized in real estate.”
“The legal dispute immobilized the company's assets.”

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