immobilize

• فعل يعني جعل شخص أو شيء غير قادر على الحركة، ويُستخدم غالبًا في السياقات الطبية أو الميكانيكية.

A verb meaning to render something or someone incapable of moving, often used in medical or mechanical contexts.

1. Prevent movementB2formal

   To cause someone or something to be unable to move or operate freely.

   شل الحركة

   • The accident immobilized the driver for several weeks.
   • The security system immobilized the vehicle remotely.
   • The injury immobilized his arm completely.

   المرادفاتcrippledisablefixfreezehaltparalyzepin downstopstuntie up

   الأضدادfreeliberaterelease

2. Withdraw from circulationC1formalbusiness

   To hold capital or assets as a reserve, preventing their use or circulation.

   سحب من التداول

   • The company decided to immobilize a portion of its capital for future investments.
   • The government immobilized certain assets during the economic crisis.
   • They immobilized the funds to prevent market volatility.

   المرادفاتfreezeholdlock uptie up

3. Make defenselessC1formal

   To render someone or something unable to defend themselves or resist attack.

   جعل عاجزًا عن الدفاع

   • The cyberattack immobilized the company's security systems.
   • The knockout blow immobilized the boxer instantly.
   • The strategy was designed to immobilize the enemy's defenses.

   المرادفاتcrippledisablehamstringincapacitateparalyze

4. Convert into fixed capitalC2formalbusiness

   To transform liquid assets into fixed capital that cannot be easily liquidated.

   تحويل إلى رأس مال ثابت

   • The firm immobilized its cash reserves by purchasing real estate.
   • They immobilized their assets to secure long-term growth.
   • The decision to immobilize capital was made to stabilize the company.

   المرادفاتcommitinvestlock uptie up

5. Prohibit conversion or useC2formallegal

   To legally restrict the conversion or use of assets, such as currency or property.

   تجميد الأصول

   • The court order immobilized the company's bank accounts.
   • The new law immobilized certain types of financial assets.
   • They immobilized the shares to prevent insider trading.

   المرادفاتblockfreezelock uptie up

6. Cause inability to moveB2formalmedical

   To make someone or something physically unable to move, often due to injury or restraint.

   شل الحركة

   • The sedative immobilized the patient for the surgery.
   • The heavy snow immobilized the entire city.
   • The paralysis immobilized his legs permanently.

   المرادفاتbindcrippledisablefreezehaltincapacitateparalyzerestrainstopstuntether

   الأضدادfreeliberateloosereleaseunbind