verb.
To render motionless; to stop moving or stop from moving.
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verb.
to hold fast or prevent from moving
verb.
cause to be unable to move
verb.
make defenseless
verb.
prohibit the conversion or use of (assets)
verb.
convert (assets) into fixed capital
verb.
hold as reserve or withdraw from circulation; of capital
Word Usage
"In a case that is partially reflective of a recent Canadian court action, Bryan Griffin said he once even had to "immobilize" his arm after it had - of its own volition - tried to down the plane he was flying."