immobilizing

• Substantivo que designa a ação de restringir o movimento ou de impedir que alguém ou algo se mova.

A noun referring to the act of limiting movement or rendering something or someone incapable of moving.

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1. Act of restricting movementB2formal

   The process or act of making something or someone unable to move or function normally.

   Imobilização

   • The immobilizing of the patient's leg was necessary for the bone to heal.
   • Emergency responders focused on the immobilizing of the crash victim to prevent spinal injury.
   • The immobilizing of the machinery was required for the safety inspection.

   Sinônimosconfinementimmobilizationparalysisrestraintrestriction

   Antônimosfreeingmobilizationrelease

• Verbo que significa tornar algo ou alguém incapaz de se mover, frequentemente usado em contexto médico ou mecânico.

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.

   Imobilizar

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

   Sinônimoscrippledisablefixfreezehaltparalyzepin downstopstuntie up

   Antônimosfreeliberaterelease

2. Withdraw from circulationC1formalbusiness

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

   Imobilizar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosfreezeholdlock uptie up

3. Make defenselessC1formal

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

   Deixar indefeso

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscrippledisablehamstringincapacitateparalyze

4. Convert into fixed capitalC2formalbusiness

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

   Converter em capital fixo

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscommitinvestlock uptie up

5. Prohibit conversion or useC2formallegal

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

   Bloquear

   • 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.

   Sinônimosblockfreezelock uptie up

6. Cause inability to moveB2formalmedical

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

   Imobilizar

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

   Sinônimosbindcrippledisablefreezehaltincapacitateparalyzerestrainstopstuntether

   Antônimosfreeliberateloosereleaseunbind