Quick definitions from WordNet (immobilize)
▸ verb: hold as reserve or withdraw from circulation; of capital
▸ verb: cause to be unable to move ("The sudden storm immobilized the traffic")
▸ verb: convert (assets) into fixed capital
▸ verb: make defenseless
▸ verb: prohibit the conversion or use of (assets)
▸ verb: to hold fast or prevent from moving
▸ Also see immobilize
▸ verb: hold as reserve or withdraw from circulation; of capital
▸ verb: cause to be unable to move ("The sudden storm immobilized the traffic")
▸ verb: convert (assets) into fixed capital
▸ verb: make defenseless
▸ verb: prohibit the conversion or use of (assets)
▸ verb: to hold fast or prevent from moving
▸ Also see immobilize