1. to make unable to move or be moved
Usage: third person singular present tense of immobilize
2. to prevent something from functioning or operating normally
Usage: third person singular present tense of immobilize

Examples

• The cast immobilizes her broken arm completely.
• Fear immobilizes him whenever he has to speak publicly.
• The security system immobilizes the car if someone tries to steal it.
• The injury immobilizes the athlete for several weeks.
• Heavy snow immobilizes traffic throughout the city.
• The medication immobilizes the patient during surgery.