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Vocabulary Entry
immobilization
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The act of making something unable to move or function.
Example Sentences
"The immobilization of the patient was necessary to prevent further injury."
"The immobilization of the vehicle on the icy road created a traffic hazard."
"After the accident, the doctor recommended immobilization of her ankle."
V
verb
To make something immobile or unable to move.
Example Sentences
"The technician will immobilize the machine before starting repairs."
"In order to protect the injured area, the athlete was immobilized for a few weeks."
"They decided to immobilize the old car to prevent it from being tampered with."