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immobilized

UK
/ɪˈməʊbɪlaɪzd/
US
/ɪˈmoʊbɪlaɪzd/

Translations

immobilizedpast participle
UK
/ɪˈməʊbɪlaɪzd/
US
/ɪˈmoʊbɪlaɪzd/
Functions adjectivally but is etymologically a past-participle form; the more specific tag is appropriate.
The car was immobilized by the heavy snow, making it impossible to drive.
La voiture était immobilisée par la forte neige, ce qui rendait la conduite impossible.
Additional translations
paralyséSurtout pour une personne, un groupe ou un système rendu inactif ou inefficace.
Synonyms
stationary
unmoving
inert
stagnant
fixed
motionless
Antonyms
active
movable
mobile
immobilizeverb

immobilized

Past Simple

immobilized
Past Simple
immobilized
Past Participle
immobilizing
Gerund
UK
/ɪˈməʊbɪlaɪz/
US
/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.
Synonyms
disable
secure
fix
prevent
restrict
halt
stop
paralyze
Antonyms
mobilize

Definitions

immobilizedpast participle
Unable to move or act; fixed in place.
The car was immobilized by the heavy snow, making it impossible to drive.
Rendered inactive or ineffective.
The immobilized machinery halted production for several hours.
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.
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