im·mo·bi·lize 
(ĭ-mōbə-līz′)
(ĭ-mōbə-līz′)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.
im·mo′bi·li·zation (-lĭ-zāshən) n.
im·mobi·liz′er n.
- hydrolyzable
- hydrolyzate
- hydrolyzation
- hydrolyze
- hydromancy
- hydromechanical
- hydromechanics
- hydromedusa
- hydromel
- hydrometallurgical
- hydrometallurgy
- hydrometeor
- hydrometeorological
- hydrometeorologist
- hydrometeorology
- hydrometer
- hydrometric
- hydrometrical
- hydrometrically
- hydrometry
- hydromorphone
- hydronaut
- hydronephrosis
- hydronic
- hydronium