immobilize
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English
Definitions
verb
- To render motionless; to stop moving or stop from moving.βIt is best to immobilize the injury until a doctor can examine it.β
- To modify a surface such that things will not stick to it
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Synonyms
freezehalttrapblockpinstoprestraindetainsecureholdkeepsettletieimmobiliseparalyzeparalysecome to a stop