immobilization
Preventing all movement
Immobilization is the act of making something unable to move.
A doctor might order immobilization of a broken limb with a cast or splint.
Police immobilization of a suspect involves restraints.
In finance, immobilization of assets means converting them to a form that can't be quickly liquidated.
The immobilization of enemy forces was complete by nightfall.
Performers, throw, or splint
- splintDevice immobilizing injured limbs
- braceDevice providing structural stability
- tractionAdhesive friction enabling movement
- slingStrap-based support or launcher
bandage · crutches · orthopedic · stabilization · fixation · support · cervical collar · plaster
Temporary halt or exclusion
- inertiaResistance to altered motion
- standstillTotal cessation of movement
- haltComplete sudden stop
- pauseTemporary cessation of activity
stoppage · dormancy · freeze · cessation · paralysis · deadlock · gridlock · static
cast
Performers, throw, or splint
- splintDevice immobilizing injured limbs
- braceDevice providing structural stability
- tractionAdhesive friction enabling movement
sling · bandage · crutches · orthopedic · stabilization · fixation · support · cervical collar · plaster · fracture
suspension
Temporary halt or exclusion
- inertiaResistance to altered motion
- standstillTotal cessation of movement
- haltComplete sudden stop
pause · stoppage · dormancy · freeze · cessation · paralysis · deadlock · gridlock · static · stationary
shackles
Metal bonds for prisoners
straitjacket · fetters · cuffs · bindings · tethers · clamp · hobble · trammel · yoke · restraints
arrest
Seize by law
trap · ensnare · abduct · kidnap · corral · net · snare · entrap · ambush · tackle
- Emergency MedicineEMT, emergency medicine, EMS, paramedic, paramedics
- Injury Carebandage, stitches, splint, cast, sling
- injury recoveryrehab, PT, physical therapy, occupational therapy, pain management
- immobilityparalysis, stuck, trapped, confinement, restraint
- Snakebite Treatmentantivenom, antivenin, pressure bandage, time tracking
- binding spellsbinding ritual, soul binding
immobilizationmobilization
Organizing for action
movement · motion · locomotion · mobility · freedom of movement
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Organizing for action
deployment · activation · call-up · mustering · marshalling