immobile

/i'moubail/

Thân thiện

The heavy stone remained immobile in the field.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Securely fixed in place; not moving: Describes something that is firmly set and cannot be moved from its position.
   • Incapable of movement: Describes a person, animal, or thing that lacks the ability to move or be moved.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The heavy statue remained immobile despite the strong winds.
  • After the accident, he was temporarily immobile and needed assistance.

Advanced Usage

• "To hold/keep something immobile": To ensure something does not move.
  • The mechanic held the part immobile while tightening the bolt.
• "To render someone/something immobile": To cause someone or something to become unable to move.
  • The injury rendered the athlete immobile for weeks.

Variants and Related Words

• Immobility (noun): The state of not being able to move.
  • The immobility of the ancient structure was remarkable.
• Immobilize (verb): To prevent something or someone from moving.
  • The cast was used to immobilize the broken leg.

Synonyms

• Motionless: Without movement.
• Stationary: Not moving or not intended to be moved.
• Fixed: Firmly placed or fastened; stationary.

Antonyms

• Mobile: Capable of moving or being moved easily.
• Movable: Able to be moved.

Related Phrases

• Frozen in place: Completely still, often due to fear or surprise.
  • She was frozen in place by the sudden noise.
• Rooted to the spot: Unable to move from a particular place.
  • He stood rooted to the spot, watching in disbelief.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. securely fixed in place
   • the post was still firm after being hit by the car
2. not capable of movement or of being moved

Từ đồng nghĩa

• fast
• firm