imobilizam

[i.mo.bi.li.zɐ̃w]

verb

immobilize

1. To make something unable to move; to render motionless

The accident immobilized the vehicle on the highway.

O acidente imobilizou o veículo na rodovia.

2. To restrict or limit the movement of a person or body part

The cast immobilizes the broken arm.

O gesso imobiliza o braço quebrado.

3. To tie up or freeze capital or resources

High interest rates immobilize investment.

As altas taxas de juros imobilizam o investimento.

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General Brazilian

imobilizam

Standard usage in both spoken and written Portuguese

Portugal

imobilizam

Standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese

imobilizar os recursos

imobilizar o inimigo

imobilizar a economia

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