Dictionary Check: immobilize

"immobilize" is a valid word!

Scrabble 25 points
Words with Friends 29 points

Definition

verb

hold as reserve or withdraw from circulation; of capital

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verb

to hold fast or prevent from moving

Example: "The child was pinned under the fallen tree"
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verb

make defenseless

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verb

convert (assets) into fixed capital

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verb

prohibit the conversion or use of (assets)

Example: "Blocked funds"
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verb

cause to be unable to move

Example: "The sudden storm immobilized the traffic"
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