immobilize

• 动词，指使某人或某物无法移动或活动，常用于医学或机械语境。

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.

   使不能移动

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

   同义词crippledisablefixfreezehaltparalyzepin downstopstuntie up

   反义词freeliberaterelease

2. Withdraw from circulationC1formalbusiness

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

   冻结资金

   • 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.

   同义词freezeholdlock uptie up

3. Make defenselessC1formal

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

   使丧失防御能力

   • 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.

   同义词crippledisablehamstringincapacitateparalyze

4. Convert into fixed capitalC2formalbusiness

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

   转为固定资本

   • 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.

   同义词commitinvestlock uptie up

5. Prohibit conversion or useC2formallegal

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

   冻结

   • 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.

   同义词blockfreezelock uptie up

6. Cause inability to moveB2formalmedical

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

   使无法移动

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

   同义词bindcrippledisablefreezehaltincapacitateparalyzerestrainstopstuntether

   反义词freeliberateloosereleaseunbind