become immobile
Frequency: 4.51.5 per million words
Used to describe the transition into a motionless state.
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Examples (10)
- The sudden cold caused the liquid to become immobile.
- After the accident, the car became completely immobile.
- Fear made him become immobile for a few moments.
- Without proper lubrication, the machinery will eventually become immobile.
- The intricate gears slowly started to become immobile due to rust.
- He watched as the trapped bird became immobile from shock.
- During the deep freeze, the river became immobile, covered in thick ice.
- The patient's leg became immobile after the surgery.
- If the robot loses power, it will become immobile and shut down.
- The lack of movement caused his joints to become stiff and immobile.