leave sb immobile

Frequency: 5.01.7 per million words

To cause a condition (like an accident or illness) that makes someone unable to move.

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Examples (10)

  • The accident left him totally immobile.
  • A severe stroke can leave a person immobile for life.
  • The sudden shock left her temporarily immobile.
  • The pain was so intense it left him completely immobile.
  • His fear of heights left him frozen and immobile on the cliff edge.
  • The powerful tranquilizer left the animal immobile.
  • A debilitating illness can leave patients largely immobile.
  • The unexpected news left her speechless and immobile for a moment.
  • The heavy restraints left the prisoner immobile.
  • A spinal injury often leaves individuals permanently immobile.