to make immobile or immovable; fix in place.

to prevent the use, activity, or movement of

The hurricane immobilized the airlines.

to deprive of the capacity for mobilization

The troops were immobilized by the enemy.

Medicine/Medical . to prevent, restrict, or reduce normal movement in (the body, a limb, or a joint), as by a splint, cast, or prescribed bed rest.

to render (an opponent's strategy) ineffective; stymie.

Finance .

to establish a monetary reserve by withdrawing (specie) from circulation.

to create fixed capital in place of (circulating capital).

verb

cripple , incapacitate , knock out , paralyze , idle , stop , tie up