1. The act or process of making something unable to move or be moved; the state of being immobilized.
Usage: Plural form of immobilization; Commonly used in medical, mechanical, and financial contexts
2. In finance, the conversion of assets into a form that cannot be easily sold or transferred; the locking up of capital.
Usage: Technical/financial usage
3. In medicine, the use of devices or techniques to prevent movement of an injured body part during healing.
Usage: Medical/clinical usage

Examples

• The doctor recommended several immobilizations of the fractured ankle using a cast and crutches.
• Immobilizations of assets during the merger made it difficult for the company to access working capital.
• The physical therapist explained that immobilizations are temporary measures to allow bones to heal properly.
• Military strategies sometimes involve immobilizations of enemy supply lines.
• The insurance company reviewed the immobilizations of the vehicle after the accident.
• Immobilizations in the joint can lead to stiffness if not managed carefully during recovery.