immobilize
verb
1. cause to be unable to move
e.g. The sudden storm immobilized the traffic
Synonym: immobilise
2. prohibit the conversion or use of (assets)
e.g. Blocked funds
Freeze the assets of this hostile government
Synonym: freezeblockimmobilise
3. convert (assets) into fixed capital
Synonym: immobilise
4. make defenseless
Synonym: immobilise
5. to hold fast or prevent from moving
e.g. The child was pinned under the fallen tree
Synonym: trappinimmobilise
6. hold as reserve or withdraw from circulation
of capital
Synonym: immobilise