
Immobilize
Physical Restraint
Often used to describe making a physical object completely unable to move.

The brace will immobilize the gear, ensuring it doesn't turn.
Durative Action
Implies an ongoing state of inability to move, not just a momentary pause.

To repair the bridge safely, we must immobilize all traffic.
Often Negative
Usually describes an unwanted or negative situation.

The heavy snowfall will immobilize the town for days.
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ArrestConfineDisableHaltIncapacitateInhibitParalyseRestrain
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