immobilise

• Verb, das bedeutet, die Bewegung oder das normale Funktionieren von etwas oder jemandem zu verhindern oder einzuschränken.

A verb meaning to prevent something or someone from moving or operating normally.

1. Prevent from movingB2formalbritish

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

   bewegungsunfähig machen

   • The accident immobilised the car completely.
   • The snake's venom can immobilise its prey within seconds.
   • The strike immobilised the entire public transport system.

   Synonymecrippledisablefreezehaltparalyzestallstop

   Antonymemove

2. Withdraw from circulationC1formalbritishbusiness

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

   Aus dem Verkehr ziehen

   • The company decided to immobilise a portion of its funds for future investments.
   • The government immobilised certain assets during the economic crisis.
   • They immobilised the capital to ensure long-term stability.

   Synonymefreezelock uptie up

   Antonymeactivatecirculaterelease

3. Prohibit conversion or useC1formalbritishlegal

   To legally prevent the conversion or use of assets.

   Sperrung von Vermögenswerten

   • The court order immobilised the company's bank accounts.
   • New regulations immobilise the sale of these properties.
   • The trustee immobilised the assets until the dispute was resolved.

   Synonymeblockfreezelock upsequestertie up

4. Make defenselessC1formalbritish

   To render someone or something unable to defend themselves.

   Wehrlos machen

   • The attack immobilised the enemy's defenses.
   • The shock immobilised him, leaving him vulnerable.
   • The strategy was to immobilise the opponent's key players.

   Synonymecrippledisabledisarmhamstringincapacitateparalyse

   Antonymearmdefendfortifyprotectstrengthen

5. Convert into fixed capitalC1formalbritishbusiness

   To convert assets into fixed capital, making them less liquid.

   In Anlagekapital umwandeln

   • The firm immobilised its liquid assets by purchasing machinery.
   • They immobilised the funds to expand their factory.
   • The decision to immobilise capital was part of the long-term plan.

   Synonymecapitaliseinvestlock uptie up