Definitions

1. verb

to make something immobile or unable to move

“The car accident immobilised the vehicle, preventing it from rolling.”

2. verb

to disable or prevent the use of something, especially a vehicle or a person

“The police officer immobilised the suspect’s car to prevent escape.”

3. noun

the act of making something immobile or unable to move

“The immobilisation of the car caused significant delays on the highway.”

4. noun

a device or system used to immobilise a vehicle

“The immobiliser in the car prevented it from being stolen.”