immobilize

英[ɪ'məʊbɪlaɪz] 美[ɪ'mobə'laɪz]

1. hold as reserve or withdraw from circulation; of capital

2. to hold fast or prevent from moving;

"The child was pinned under the fallen tree"

3. make defenseless

4. convert (assets) into fixed capital

5. prohibit the conversion or use of (assets);

"Blocked funds"

"Freeze the assets of this hostile government"

6. cause to be unable to move;

"The sudden storm immobilized the traffic"