immobilization

Definition of Immobilization in English :

1. immobilisation, immobilization

fixation (as by a plaster cast) of a body part in order to promote proper healing

Example Sentences:
'immobilization of the injured knee was necessary'

the act of limiting movement or making incapable of movement

Example Sentences:
'the storm caused complete immobilization of the rescue team'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Immobilization

verb (transitive)

1.

to make or become immobile

to immobilize a car

2. finance

a.

to remove (specie) from circulation and hold it as a reserve

b.

to convert (circulating capital) into fixed capital

verb transitiveWord forms: imˈmobiˌlized or imˈmobiˌlizing

1.

to make immobile; prevent the movement of; keep in place

2.

to prevent the movement of (a limb or joint) with splints or a cast

tr.v. im·mo·bi·lized, im·mo·bi·liz·ing, im·mo·bi·liz·es

1. To render immobile.

2. To fix the position of (a joint or fractured limb), as with a splint or cast.

3. To impede movement or use of: Severe weather immobilized the rescue team.

4. Economics

a. To withdraw (specie) from circulation and reserve as security for other money.

b. To convert (floating capital) into fixed capital.