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immobilizing
UK
/ɪˈməʊbɪlaɪzɪŋ/
US
/ɪˈmoʊbɪlaɪzɪŋ/
Translations
UK
/ɪˈməʊbɪlaɪzɪŋ/
US
/ɪˈmoʊbɪlaɪzɪŋ/
Used as a present-participle adjective describing something that renders someone or something immobile.
The immobilizing fear kept her from moving.
Обездвиживающий страх не давал ей двигаться.
Additional translations
UK
/ɪˈməʊ.bɪ.laɪ.zɪŋ/
US
/ɪˈmoʊ.bəˌlaɪ.zɪŋ/
Gerund: the act or process of making something immobile; treated as an uncountable noun.
immobilizing
Gerund
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 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 immobilizing fear kept her rooted to the spot, unable to take a step forward.
The immobilizing of the injured limb prevented further damage.
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.