im·mo·bi·lize immobilizes immobilizing immobilized in BRIT, also use immobilise To immobilize something or someone means to stop them from moving or operating. a car alarm system that immobilises the engine
convert (assets) into fixed capital make defenseless hold as reserve or withdraw from circulation; of capital
{f} make immovable, fix in place, restrict movement; prevent mobilization; stymie; cause to be unable to move; (Finance) withdraw coins or bills from circulation; (Finance) convert assets into fixed capital (also immobilise)
cause to be unable to move; "The sudden storm immobilized the traffic" convert (assets) into fixed capital make defenseless hold as reserve or withdraw from circulation; of capital