English dictionary
immobilise
verbParts of speech
Definitions
verb
- cause to be unable to move
verb
- prohibit the conversion or use of (assets)
verb
- convert (assets) into fixed capital
verb
- make defenseless
verb
- to hold fast or prevent from moving
verb
- hold as reserve or withdraw from circulation; of capital
Example sentences
The sudden storm immobilized the traffic
Blocked funds
Freeze the assets of this hostile government
The child was pinned under the fallen tree