Definitions

1. verb

to make something unable to move or be moved; to immobilize or fix in a position

“The broken leg had to be immobilized with a cast to prevent further injury.”

2. verb

to render something immobile or incapable of movement

“The heavy snowstorm immobilized the city, causing widespread power outages.”

3. noun

the act or process of immobilizing something

“The immobilization of the patient required the use of a specialized medical device.”