Immobilize

v. t.

1.

To make immovable; in surgery, to make immovable (a naturally mobile part, as a joint) by the use of splints, or stiffened bandages.

Verb	1.	immobilize - hold as reserve or withdraw from circulation; of capital Synonyms: immobilise
	2.	immobilize - to hold fast or prevent from moving; "The child was pinned under the fallen tree" Synonyms: pin, immobilise, trap
	3.	immobilize - make defenseless Synonyms: immobilise
	4.	immobilize - convert (assets) into fixed capital Synonyms: immobilise
	5.	immobilize - prohibit the conversion or use of (assets); "Blocked funds"; "Freeze the assets of this hostile government" Synonyms: immobilise, freeze, block
	6.	immobilize - cause to be unable to move; "The sudden storm immobilized the traffic" Synonyms: immobilise

balance, ballast, counterbalance, cripple, disable, disarm, firm, firm up, freeze, hold, incapacitate, keep, nail down, pin down, prostrate, retain, stabilitate, stabilize, steady, stick, transfix