immobilise
Stop all movement
Immobilise is the British spelling of immobilize—to prevent movement or make unable to move.
You might immobilise a broken limb with a splint, or a vehicle with a wheel clamp.
Figuratively, fear or indecision can immobilise someone: She was immobilised by grief.
In finance, to immobilise assets is to tie them up so they can't be easily converted or transferred.
Limit freedom of movement
- pinPointed metal fastener
- holdMaintain in grasp
- secureProtected from harm
- clampDevice for holding tight
strap · bind · tether · anchor · brace · splint · cast · sling
Cause total loss of movement
- disableRemove functional capacity
- incapacitateDeprive of strength or ability
- debilitateTo make weak
- crippleSeverely impair function
weaken · knock out · stun · tranquillise · sedate · numb · freeze · petrify
Device immobilizing injured limbs
- castPerformers, throw, or splint
- braceDevice providing structural stability
- tractionAdhesive friction enabling movement
- plasterWall-coating paste
sling · orthopaedic · fracture · sprain · dislocation · joint · cervical collar · body cast
Device for holding tight
- wheel lockFriction-spark firearm mechanism
- bootHigh shoe or startup
- towPull something behind
- impoundSeize by authority
disable · parking brake · block · chock · seize · stall · breakdown · dead battery
restrain
Limit freedom of movement
clamp · strap · bind · tether · anchor · brace · splint · cast · sling · truss
paralyse
Cause total loss of movement
- disableRemove functional capacity
- incapacitateDeprive of strength or ability
- debilitateTo make weak
cripple · weaken · knock out · stun · tranquillise · sedate · numb · freeze · petrify · disarm
splint
Device immobilizing injured limbs
- castPerformers, throw, or splint
- braceDevice providing structural stability
- tractionAdhesive friction enabling movement
plaster · sling · orthopaedic · fracture · sprain · dislocation · joint · cervical collar · body cast · surgical
clamp
Device for holding tight
- wheel lockFriction-spark firearm mechanism
- bootHigh shoe or startup
- towPull something behind
impound · disable · parking brake · block · chock · seize · stall · breakdown · dead battery · flat tyre
trap
Device for catching animals
corner · pin down · seize · apprehend · detain · arrest · ambush · catch · hold captive · restrain
immobilisemobilise
Ready for action
move · activate · set in motion · propel · animate
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