immobilized (Meaning)
immobilized
to reduce or eliminate motion of (the body or a part) by mechanical means or by strict bed rest, to turn (movable property) into immovable property (as by incorporating it into a building), to make immobile, to withhold (money or capital) from circulation, to fix in place, to fix (as a body part) so as to reduce or eliminate motion usually by means of a cast or splint, by strapping, or by strict bed rest, to prevent freedom of movement or effective use of
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immobilized Sentence Examples
- The deer was immobilized by the bright headlights, its body frozen in fear.
- The injured hiker was immobilized by a broken leg, unable to move or walk.
- The surgeon immobilized the patient's hand with a cast to prevent further damage.
- The heavy downpour immobilized traffic, causing long delays and frustration.
- The spider's web immobilized the fly, preventing it from escaping.
- The earthquake immobilized the city, destroying buildings and leaving residents trapped.
- The ship was immobilized by icebergs, forcing the crew to wait out the harsh conditions.
- The elderly woman was immobilized by arthritis, limiting her mobility and independence.
- The falling tree immobilized the road, blocking traffic and hindering access.
- The virus immobilized the host cell, disrupting its normal functions and causing disease.
FAQs About the word immobilized
to reduce or eliminate motion of (the body or a part) by mechanical means or by strict bed rest, to turn (movable property) into immovable property (as by incor
paralyzed, incapacitated, halt,immobile, blind, ailing, lame, sick, quadriplegic, deaf
well, able-bodied,unimpaired, whole, nondisabled, robust, wholesome, sound, bouncing, fit
The deer was immobilized by the bright headlights, its body frozen in fear.
The injured hiker was immobilized by a broken leg, unable to move or walk.
The surgeon immobilized the patient's hand with a cast to prevent further damage.
The heavy downpour immobilized traffic, causing long delays and frustration.
