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fixation (as by a plaster cast) of a body part in order to promote proper healing; "immobilization of the injured knee was necessary" the act of limiting movement or making incapable of movement; "the storm caused complete immobilization of the rescue team"
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not capable of movement or of being moved fast: securely fixed in place; "the post was still firm after being hit by the car"
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stationariness: remaining in place the quality of not moving
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hold as reserve or withdraw from circulation; of capital trap: to hold fast or prevent from moving; "The child was pinned under the fallen tree" make defenseless convert (assets) into fixed capital freeze: prohibit the conversion or use of (assets); "Blocked funds"; "Freeze the assets of this hostile government" cause to be unable to move; "The sudden storm immobilized the traffic"
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The inability to move. Can be used to describe the period after a spinal cord injury, when a person is confined to bed rest and is unable to move around. Alternatively, it could be used to describe the limbs (immobility of the limbs) following paralysis.
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