IMMOBILISE - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Part of speech: Verb

make defenseless

Part of speech: Verb

to hold fast or prevent from moving

Example: The child was pinned under the fallen tree

Part of speech: Verb

hold as reserve or withdraw from circulation

Example: of capital

Part of speech: Verb

cause to be unable to move

Example: The sudden storm immobilized the traffic

Part of speech: Verb

prohibit the conversion or use of (assets)

Example: Blocked funds; Freeze the assets of this hostile government

Part of speech: Verb

convert (assets) into fixed capital

The word "immobilise" comes from French immobiliser.

French spelling conventions explain many of English's 'silent letters' and irregular spellings.