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immobilize

/ɪˈməʊbɪlaɪz/

/ɪˈmoʊbɪlaɪz/

Translations

immobilizeverb

immobilized

Past Simple

immobilized

Past Participle

immobilizing

Gerund

/ɪˈməʊbɪlaɪz/

/ɪˈmoʊbɪlaɪz/

immobiliserVerbe courant ; s’emploie aussi en contexte médical pour une partie du corps.

The doctor decided to immobilize the patient's arm with a cast to ensure proper healing.

Le médecin a décidé d’immobiliser le bras du patient avec un plâtre pour assurer une bonne guérison.

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immobilizeverb

To make something unable to move or operate.

The mechanic had to immobilize the car to prevent further damage.

To render someone or something motionless or incapable of movement.

The sudden fear seemed to immobilize her, leaving her unable to react.

To fix or secure a part of the body to prevent movement, often for medical reasons.

The doctor decided to immobilize the patient's arm with a cast to ensure proper healing.