stabilize

/ˈsteɪbɪlaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to make something stable or less likely to change or move; to make something steady or firm

“The company worked to stabilize the economy after the financial crisis.”

2. verb

to bring or come into a stable or steady state

“The new technology is being used to stabilize the weather patterns.”

3. noun

the act or process of making something stable

“The stabilization of the chemical compound took several weeks.”

Synonyms

  • firm
  • solidify
  • stabilish
  • steady

Antonyms

  • destabilize
  • unstable
  • unsteady