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 patient was immobilized after the surgery.
Пациент был обездвижен после операции.
The car remained immobilized on the side of the road.
Машина оставалась неподвижной на обочине дороги.
immobilizeverb

immobilized

Past Simple

immobilized
Past Simple
immobilized
Past Participle
immobilizing
Gerund
UK
/ɪˈməʊbɪlaɪz/
US
/ɪˈmoʊbɪlaɪz/
The doctor had to immobilize the patient's leg after the accident.
Врач должен был обездвижить ногу пациента после аварии.
The venom can immobilize its prey within seconds.
Яд может парализовать свою добычу за считанные секунды.
The security system will immobilize the vehicle if someone tries to steal it.
Система безопасности заблокирует автомобиль, если кто-то попытается его украсть.

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.