| 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" | |
| 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" | |
| 6. | immobilize - cause to be unable to move; "The sudden storm immobilized the traffic" Synonyms: immobilise |