immobilize — to prevent something or someone from moving or operating normally
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to prevent something or someone from moving or operating normally
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈmoʊbəlaɪz/
Korean meaning: 움직이지 못하게 하다, 고정시키다, 마비시키다
Korean pronunciation: 이-모-빌-라이즈 (강세: 모)
Example Sentences
- The superhero's freeze ray can immobilize any villain instantly.
- Fear seemed to immobilize her during the job interview.
- The doctor will immobilize your broken leg with a cast.
immobilize
VERB//ɪˈmoʊbəlaɪz//
to prevent something or someone from moving or operating normally
Completely preventing all movement
Fear can immobilize, but duty helps you realize and mobilize!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어에서 온 단어로, '움직이지 않는'을 뜻하는 immobile에 동사화 접미사 -ize가 붙어 만들어졌습니다. 의학용어로 시작해서 일반적인 '고정시키다'의 의미로 확장되었어요.
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📝Examples
“The superhero's freeze ray can immobilize any villain instantly.”
“Fear seemed to immobilize her during the job interview.”
“The doctor will immobilize your broken leg with a cast.”
“My cat's adorable sleeping face can immobilize me for hours.”
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