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immobilizing
UK
/ɪˈməʊbɪlaɪzɪŋ/
US
/ɪˈmoʊbɪlaɪzɪŋ/
UK
/ɪˈməʊbɪlaɪzɪŋ/
US
/ɪˈmoʊbɪlaɪzɪŋ/
Used as a present-participle adjective describing something that renders someone or something immobile.
Translations
The immobilizing fear kept her from moving.
Обездвиживающий страх не давал ей двигаться.
Additional translations
Definitions
The immobilizing fear kept her rooted to the spot, unable to take a step forward.
UK
/ɪˈməʊ.bɪ.laɪ.zɪŋ/
US
/ɪˈmoʊ.bəˌlaɪ.zɪŋ/
Gerund: the act or process of making something immobile; treated as an uncountable noun.
Definitions
The immobilizing of the injured limb prevented further damage.
immobilizing
Gerund
immobilized
Past Simple
immobilized
Past Participle
immobilizing
Gerund
UK
/ɪˈməʊbɪlaɪz/
US
/ɪˈmoʊbɪlaɪz/
Translations
The doctor had to immobilize the patient's leg after the accident.
Врач должен был обездвижить ногу пациента после аварии.
The security system will immobilize the vehicle if someone tries to steal it.
Система безопасности заблокирует автомобиль, если кто-то попытается его украсть.
The venom can immobilize its prey within seconds.
Яд может парализовать свою добычу за считанные секунды.
Definitions
The mechanic had to immobilize the car to prevent further damage.
The sudden fear seemed to immobilize her, leaving her unable to react.
The doctor decided to immobilize the patient's arm with a cast to ensure proper healing.