immobilized

verb

cause to be unable to move

prohibit the conversion or use of (assets)

convert (assets) into fixed capital

make defenseless

to hold fast or prevent from moving

hold as reserve or withdraw from circulation

Roots

moveomob- · Latin · move, mover

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