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IMMOBILIZE

Definition:

[verb] hold as reserve or withdraw from circulation; of capital
Synonyms: immobilise
[verb] to hold fast or prevent from moving; "The child was pinned under the fallen tree"
Synonyms: trap, pin, immobilise
[verb] make defenseless
Synonyms: immobilise
[verb] convert (assets) into fixed capital
Synonyms: immobilise
[verb] prohibit the conversion or use of (assets); "Blocked funds"; "Freeze the assets of this hostile government"
Synonyms: freeze, block, immobilise
[verb] cause to be unable to move; "The sudden storm immobilized the traffic"
Synonyms: immobilise