immobilizer

im·mo·bi·lize

 (ĭ-mō′bə-līz′)

tr.v. im·mo·bi·lized, im·mo·bi·liz·ing, im·mo·bi·liz·es

1. To render immobile.

2. To fix the position of (a joint or fractured limb), as with a splint or cast.

3. To impede movement or use of: Severe weather immobilized the rescue team.

4. Economics

a. To withdraw (specie) from circulation and reserve as security for other money.

b. To convert (floating capital) into fixed capital.

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im·mo′bi·li·za′tion (-lĭ-zā′shən) n.

im·mo′bi·liz′er n.

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Translations

indításgátló

immobilizer

[ɪˈməʊbɪlaɪzə^r] immobiliser (British) n (for car) → antidémarrage m

Collins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005

immobilizer

n inmovilizador m; shoulder — inmovilizador de hombro

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