Immobilize

Synonyms of immobilize

• disable
• paralyze
• incapacitate

Antonyms of immobilize

• enable
• activate
• mobilize

Collocations of immobilize

immobilize someone

Frequency: 70 %

The police had to immobilize the suspect before making an arrest.

immobilize vehicle

Frequency: 60 %

The accident immobilized traffic on the highway for hours.

immobilize enemy

Frequency: 50 %

The army's strategy was to immobilize the enemy forces before launching an attack.

immobilize limb

Frequency: 45 %

The injury was severe enough to immobilize his arm temporarily.

Idiomatic Expressions for immobilize

• Phrase: freeze in one's tracks
  Meaning: to suddenly stop moving or acting due to shock, fear, or surprise
  Usage: The loud noise made him freeze in his tracks.