immobilization
/ɪˌmoʊbəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
noun
- The act of preventing something from moving or functioning normally.
- Immobilization of the car's engine was necessary to safely repair it.
- The police used immobilization techniques to stop the suspect's vehicle.
- The doctor recommended immobilization of the broken arm with a cast.
- A state of being unable to move or act.
- The heavy snow led to the immobilization of the entire city's traffic.
- The patient's immobilization after surgery lasted for several weeks.
- Fear caused a temporary immobilization of her legs.