무언가 또는 누군가가 정상적으로 움직이거나 작동하지 못하게 하다.
To prevent something or someone from moving or operating normally.
예문:
"The heavy snowfall immobilized the entire city's traffic for several hours."
"Security guards managed to immobilize the intruder until the police arrived."
치료를 돕기 위해 환자나 신체 부위의 움직임을 제한하다.
To restrict the movement of a limb or a patient to facilitate healing.
예문:
"The doctor used a splint to immobilize my fractured finger."
"It is crucial to immobilize the neck after a serious spinal injury."
자산이나 자본이 자유롭게 유통되거나 사용되지 못하게 막다.
To prevent assets or capital from being circulated or used freely.
예문:
"The government decided to immobilize certain foreign assets during the economic crisis."
"Investors are often wary of schemes that immobilize their capital for too long."
군대 등이 이동하거나 배치되는 것을 막다.
To prevent military forces from moving or being deployed.
예문:
"Air strikes were used to immobilize the enemy's tank divisions."
"The rebels aimed to immobilize the army by destroying key bridges."