1. to make something steady, stable, or firm; to prevent something from changing or moving
The government took measures to stabilize the economy.
O governo tomou medidas para estabilizar a economia.
2. to become steady or stable
After the turbulence, the airplane finally stabilized.
Após a turbulência, o avião finalmente se estabilizou.
3. in medical contexts, to make a patient's condition steady and no longer deteriorating
The doctors managed to stabilize the patient's vital signs.
Os médicos conseguiram estabilizar os sinais vitais do paciente.