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Immobilizing: meaning, definitions and examples

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immobilizing

 

[ษชหˆmษ™สŠbษชlaษชzษชล‹ ]

Definition

Context #1 | Verb

medical

Preventing someone or something from moving or functioning normally, typically by using a cast, splint, or other device.

Synonyms

constraining, limiting, restricting.

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Word Description / Examples
immobilizing

See above entry for 'immobilizing'.

  • See above entry for 'immobilizing'
restricting

When access, movement, or activity is being controlled or severely reduced, often with a formal or official constraint.

  • 1
  • The new regulations are restricting access to remote areas
  • 2
  • They are restricting the number of visitors to the museum to ensure social distancing
constraining

When something is being restricted or controlled, typically in a way that limits actions, choices, or movements.

  • 1
  • Financial problems are constraining our ability to expand the business
  • 2
  • His overly strict parents are constraining his social life
limiting

When actions, options, or behaviors are being restricted in quantity, degree, or extent, often used in general or academic contexts.

  • 1
  • Her busy schedule is limiting the time she can spend with her friends
  • 2
  • The new law is limiting the amount of emissions companies can produce

Examples of usage

  • The doctor is immobilizing the patient's broken leg with a cast.
  • After the accident, the paramedics focused on immobilizing the injured person to prevent further damage.
  • The immobilizing effect of the medication helped reduce the patient's muscle spasms.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

  • The word originates from the Latin root 'mobilis', meaning 'movable', combined with the prefix 'im-', which means 'not'.
  • The concept has been used in various contexts since the late 19th century, particularly in medical and mechanical fields.

Psychology

  • In psychological contexts, immobilizing can refer to strategies that prevent a person from acting in response to fear or trauma.
  • Therapeutic techniques may involve 'immobilizing' thoughts to help individuals process emotions without becoming overwhelmed.

Medicine

  • In clinical settings, immobilizing a limb is often essential for healing, as it prevents further injury during recovery.
  • Cast immobilization is a common practice after bone fractures to secure the broken parts together.

Technology

  • In engineering, immobilization can refer to systems preventing movement, such as in seismic building design to withstand earthquakes.
  • Robotics often uses immobilization techniques to stabilize machines during certain tasks or operations.

Cultural References

  • In popular culture, immobilizing is often portrayed in action movies where characters are tied up or restrained as a plot device.
  • The idea of immobilizing can also be viewed metaphorically in literature, representing emotional paralysis or stagnation in a character's development.

Translations

Translations of the word "immobilizing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น imobilizando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคšเคฒ เคฌเคจเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช immobilisieren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengimobilisasi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ะผะผะพะฑั–ะปั–ะทะฐั†ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ unieruchamianie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ›บๅฎšๅŒ–ใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท immobiliser

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ inmovilizar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hareketsiz hale getirme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณ ์ •ํ™”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุซุจูŠุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ imobilizace

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ imobilizรกcia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ›บๅฎš

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ imobiliziranje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hreyfingarlaus

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะธะผะผะพะฑะธะปะธะทะฐั†ะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒ›แƒแƒ‘แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜แƒ–แƒแƒชแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ immobilizasiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ inmovilizar

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,099 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.