nnoun.actfixation (as by a plaster cast) of a body part in order to promote proper healingSynset:immobilisation
Examples:- immobilization of the injured knee was necessary
Derivationally Related Form:immobilizeimmobilise
Hypernyms:preservation saving
Inherited Hypernyms:immobilizationpreservationprotectionactivityacteventpsychological featureabstractionentity
nnoun.actthe act of limiting movement or making incapable of movementSynset:immobilisation immobilizing
Examples:- the storm caused complete immobilization of the rescue team
Derivationally Related Form:immobilizeimmobilise
Hypernyms:restraint
Inherited Hypernyms:immobilizationrestraintcontrolactivityacteventpsychological featureabstractionentity