Definition of Immobilize
Immobilize
im·mo·bi·lize
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(verb)
broadly, to make someone or something unable to move, or to prevent the operation or excessive use of something;
e.g. Poor weather can immobilize vehicles or make them dangerous to operate.
(verb)
to restrict or prevent a person or some part of their body from moving, often by mechanical means, to allow them to heal;
e.g. A doctor might immobilize a broken wrist by putting it in a cast.
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