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/
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
From Latin immobilis, meaning 'immovable' or 'not movable', formed by the prefix im- (not) and mobilis (movable, from movere 'to move'). The verb form was created by adding the suffix -ize (to make or cause to become), initially used in medical terminology before expanding to the general sense of 'to fix in place' or 'to prevent movement'.
Breakdown
im- (not) + mobilis (movable, from Latin movere 'to move') + -ize (make, cause to become). The suffix -ize converts the adjective immobile into a transitive verb meaning 'to make immobile' or 'to fix in position'.
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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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