1. to make unable to move or be moved
2. to prevent something from operating or functioning normally
3. to keep a body part from moving, especially for medical treatment
Usage: medical

Examples

• The accident immobilized her left leg for several weeks.
• Fear seemed to immobilize him completely.
• The doctor will immobilize your arm with a cast.
• A computer virus can immobilize an entire network.
• The protesters tried to immobilize traffic by blocking the highway.
• The splint will immobilize the injured joint.
• Panic can immobilize even the most experienced drivers.