- immobilizer
- noun see immobilize
New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.
immobilizer
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immobilizer — UK [ɪˈməʊbɪˌlaɪzə(r)] / US [ɪˈmoʊb(ə)lˌaɪzər] noun [countable] Word forms immobilizer : singular immobilizer plural immobilizers a piece of equipment that prevents a car from moving if someone tries to steal it … English dictionary
immobilizer — [[t]ɪmo͟ʊbɪlaɪzə(r)[/t]] immobilizers N COUNT An immobilizer is a device on a car which prevents it from starting unless a special key is used, so that no one can steal the car. (in BRIT, also use immobiliser) … English dictionary
immobilizer — immobilize (also immobilise) ► VERB 1) prevent from moving or operating as normal. 2) restrict the movements of (a limb or patient) to allow healing. DERIVATIVES immobilization noun immobilizer noun … English terms dictionary
immobilizer — See immobilization. * * * … Universalium
immobilizer — im·mo·bi·liz·er (ĭ moґbĭ li″zər) something that immobilizes … Medical dictionary
immobilizer — im|mo|bi|liz|er [ıˈməubılaızə US ıˈmoubılaızər] n BrE a piece of equipment that is fitted to a car to stop it moving if someone tries to steal it … Dictionary of contemporary English
immobilizer — im|mo|bi|liz|er [ ı moubl,aızər ] noun count a piece of equipment that prevents a car from moving if someone tries to steal it … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
immobilizer — im mo·bi·liz·er || ɪ məʊbɪlaɪzÉ™(r) n. electronic security device attached to a car and that stops the engine from working in order to prevent the car from being stolen (the device starts to operate after the engine has been turned off… … English contemporary dictionary
immobilizer — im·mo·bi·liz·er … English syllables
immobilizer — [ɪˈməʊbɪˌlaɪzə] noun [C] a piece of equipment that prevents a car from moving if someone tries to steal it … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
