immobilised
Held completely still
Immobilised is the British spelling of immobilized—rendered unable to move or act.
A broken leg immobilises someone physically.
Fear can immobilise psychologically.
In medicine, a joint is immobilised with a splint or cast to prevent movement during healing: The doctor immobilised her wrist after the fracture.
Held under control
- pinnedFixed firmly, immobilized
- trappedUnable to escape
- strappedLacking available funds
- boundSecured or destined
secured · fastened · held · anchored · clamped · locked · tethered · tied
Unable to move
- frozenSolidified by extreme cold
- stunnedShocked into speechlessness
- shockedDeeply startled or appalled
- overwhelmedDefeated by sheer volume
petrified · terrified · rooted · transfixed · dumbstruck · numb · speechless · helpless
Solidified by extreme cold
- seizedTook suddenly, forcefully
- blockedPassage prevented or impeded
- suspendedHalted or hanging temporarily
- lockedFastened with a mechanism
assets · accounts · funds · capital · sanctions · embargo · liquidation · bankruptcy
restrained
Held under control
bound · secured · fastened · held · anchored · clamped · locked · tethered · tied · fixed
paralysed
Unable to move
- frozenSolidified by extreme cold
- stunnedShocked into speechlessness
- shockedDeeply startled or appalled
overwhelmed · petrified · terrified · rooted · transfixed · dumbstruck · numb · speechless · helpless · powerless
frozen
Solidified by extreme cold
- seizedTook suddenly, forcefully
- blockedPassage prevented or impeded
- suspendedHalted or hanging temporarily
locked · assets · accounts · funds · capital · sanctions · embargo · liquidation · bankruptcy · injunction
clamped
Secured by compression
stranded · breakdown · stalled · parked · impounded · seized · flat · puncture · engine · roadside
splint
Device immobilizing injured limbs
- castPerformers, throw, or splint
- braceDevice providing structural stability
- slingStrap-based support or launcher
traction · fracture · sprain · injury · healing · orthopaedic · plaster · bed rest · wheelchair · crutches
immobilisedmobile
Capable of movement
moving · in motion · ambulatory · motile · kinetic
immobilisedfree
Without payment or restriction
liberated · released · unrestrained · free to go · unbound
immobilisedoperational
Ready to function
activated · deployed · running · working · in service
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