immobilize

• Verbo que significa hacer que algo o alguien no pueda moverse, utilizado a menudo en contextos médicos o mecánicos, ya sea para inmovilizar una parte del cuerpo o para detener el funcionamiento de un mecanismo.

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.

   Inmovilizar

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

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2. Withdraw from circulationC1formalbusiness

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

   Inmovilizar capitales

   • 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.

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3. Make defenselessC1formal

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

   Inmovilizar, dejar indefenso

   • 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.

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4. Convert into fixed capitalC2formalbusiness

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

   inmovilizar (convertir en capital fijo)

   • 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.

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5. Prohibit conversion or useC2formallegal

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

   Inmovilizar (restringir legalmente)

   • 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.

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6. Cause inability to moveB2formalmedical

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

   Inmovilizar

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

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