Immobilize: meaning, definitions and examples

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immobilize

[ ɪˈməʊbɪlaɪz ]

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medical

To prevent something from moving or operating as usual, especially in a medical context.

Synonyms

disable, paralyze, restrict

Examples of usage

He was immobilized by a severe back injury.
The medication will help to immobilize the patient during surgery.

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law enforcement

To prevent someone from moving or acting, typically by using restraints or force.

Synonyms

detain, restrain, subdue

Examples of usage

The police were able to immobilize the suspect before he could escape.
The security guard immobilized the intruder with a taser.

Translations

Translations of the word "immobilize" in other languages:

🇵🇹 imobilizar

🇮🇳 स्थिर करना

🇩🇪 immobilisieren

🇮🇩 melumpuhkan

🇺🇦 іммобілізувати

🇵🇱 unieruchomić

🇯🇵 固定する (こていする)

🇫🇷 immobiliser

🇪🇸 inmovilizar

🇹🇷 hareketsiz hale getirmek

🇰🇷 고정시키다

🇸🇦 شل الحركة

🇨🇿 imobilizovat

🇸🇰 imobilizovať

🇨🇳 固定 (gùdìng)

🇸🇮 imobilizirati

🇮🇸 gera óhreyfanlegt

🇰🇿 қозғалмау

🇬🇪 უძრავ მდგომარეობაში მოყვანა

🇦🇿 hərəkətsizləşdirmək

🇲🇽 inmovilizar

Word origin

The word 'immobilize' originated from the Latin word 'immobilis', which is a combination of the prefix 'im-' (meaning 'not') and 'mobilis' (meaning 'movable'). The concept of immobilizing something or someone has been prevalent throughout history, whether in medical practices, law enforcement, or other contexts where restriction of movement is necessary.