Definitions for "Immobilize"
To make immovable; in surgery, to make immovable (a naturally mobile part, as a joint) by the use of splints, or stiffened bandages.
to make incapable of moving, as with a splint or cast.
Use of many kinds of equipment (halo apparatus, collars, braces, splints) or specific surgeries to prevent movement in a fractured or unstable area and, to allow for undisturbed healing.
Keywords:  defenseless
make defenseless
convert (assets) into fixed capital
prohibit the conversion or use of (assets); "Blocked funds"; "Freeze the assets of this hostile government"
Keywords:  eliminate, motion, reduce, fix
To fix so as to reduce or eliminate motion.
Reduce or eliminate all motion.
Keywords:  fallen, move, storm, unable, prevent
to hold fast or prevent from moving; "The child was pinned under the fallen tree"
cause to be unable to move; "The sudden storm immobilized the traffic"
To prevent something from moving. (TG)
hold as reserve or withdraw from circulation; of capital