v.tr. (also -ise)
1. make or keep immobile.
2 make (a vehicle or troops) incapable of being moved.
3 keep (a limb or patient) restricted in movement for healing purposes.
4 restrict the free movement of.
5 withdraw (coins) from circulation to support banknotes.
Derivatives:
immobilization n. immobilizer n.
Etymology: F immobiliser (as IMMOBILE)