Definitions for immobilizes

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immobilizes im·mo·bi·lize

Spelling: [ih-moh-buh-lahyz]

IPA: /ɪˈmoʊ bəˌlaɪz/

Immobilizes is a 11 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 25 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 29 points.

You can make 275 anagrams from letters in immobilizes (beiiilmmosz).

Definitions for immobilizes

verb (used with object)

1. to make immobile or immovable; fix in place.
2. to prevent the use, activity, or movement of:
3. to deprive of the capacity for mobilization:
4. Medicine/Medical. to prevent, restrict, or reduce normal movement in (the body, a limb, or a joint), as by a splint, cast, or prescribed bed rest.
5. to render (an opponent's strategy) ineffective; stymie.
6. Finance. to establish a monetary reserve by withdrawing (specie) from circulation. to create fixed capital in place of (circulating capital).
7. to make immobile or immovable; fix in place.
8. to prevent the use, activity, or movement of:
9. to deprive of the capacity for mobilization:
10. Medicine/Medical. to prevent, restrict, or reduce normal movement in (the body, a limb, or a joint), as by a splint, cast, or prescribed bed rest.
11. to render (an opponent's strategy) ineffective; stymie.
12. Finance. to establish a monetary reserve by withdrawing (specie) from circulation. to create fixed capital in place of (circulating capital).

Origin of immobilizes

1870-75; immobile + -ize; see mobilize and compare French immobiliser

Examples for immobilizes

You immobilize the elevators—think what that would mean in lower and midtown Manhattan alone.

Braces and other mechanical appliances intended to immobilize the parts are not of practical benefit in the horse.

The other part was that he could kill or immobilize anybody in the world—or everybody—from any distance.

In March 1942 the government launched repressive measures in an attempt to immobilize communist activities.

The latter clawed and bit with a fury which suggested Togi intended to immobilize that weapon by tearing it to shreds.

They made sure to stabilize and immobilize spines and necks before attempting to move a victim.

Certain cases resisting such procedures are best treated with a plaster of Paris cast to immobilize the part for several months.

You immobilize the elevators—think what that would mean in lower and midtown Manhattan alone.

In March 1942 the government launched repressive measures in an attempt to immobilize communist activities.

They made sure to stabilize and immobilize spines and necks before attempting to move a victim.

The latter clawed and bit with a fury which suggested Togi intended to immobilize that weapon by tearing it to shreds.

Certain cases resisting such procedures are best treated with a plaster of Paris cast to immobilize the part for several months.

Braces and other mechanical appliances intended to immobilize the parts are not of practical benefit in the horse.

The other part was that he could kill or immobilize anybody in the world—or everybody—from any distance.