immobilize

verb

1. hold as reserve or withdraw from circulation; of capital

Similar word(s): immobilise

Definition categories: possession, withhold

2. to hold fast or prevent from moving

Similar word(s): immobilise, pin, trap

Definition categories: contact

3. make defenseless

Similar word(s): immobilise

Definition categories: competition, beat, crush, shell, trounce, vanquish

4. convert (assets) into fixed capital

Similar word(s): immobilise

Definition categories: change, convert

5. prohibit the conversion or use of (assets)

Similar word(s): block, freeze, immobilise

Definition categories: change, withhold

6. cause to be unable to move

- The sudden storm immobilized the traffic

Similar word(s): immobilise

Definition categories: change, curb, curtail, restrict