immobilise
(verb)
verb
1. hold as reserve or withdraw from circulation; of capital
Similar word(s): immobilize
Definition categories: possession, withhold
2. to hold fast or prevent from moving
Similar word(s): immobilize, pin, trap
Definition categories: contact
3. make defenseless
Similar word(s): immobilize
Definition categories: competition, beat, crush, shell, trounce, vanquish
4. convert (assets) into fixed capital
Similar word(s): immobilize
Definition categories: change, convert
5. prohibit the conversion or use of (assets)
Similar word(s): block, freeze, immobilize
Definition categories: change, withhold
6. cause to be unable to move
- The sudden storm immobilized the traffic
Similar word(s): immobilize