Immobile Meaning in English
word
ˌɪˈmoʊˌbaɪɫ/, /ˌɪˈmoʊˌbiɫ/, /ˌɪˈmoʊbəɫ
i-MOH-byl
ɪmˈəʊbaɪl
i-MOH-byl
Definition
Not moving or unable to move; staying in one place without any movement.
Usage & Nuances
"Immobile" is formal and often describes people, animals, or objects that literally can't move, often due to injury, fear, or being fixed. Not used for vehicles or abstract concepts. Synonyms: "motionless," "stationary." Do not confuse with "mobile" (able to move).
Spanish: inmóvilPortuguese (BR): imóvelPortuguese (PT): imóvelChinese (Simplified): 静止的 - 不动的Chinese (Traditional): 靜止的 - 不動的Hindi: अचलArabic: ثابت - غير متحركBengali: নড়াচড়াহীন - অচলRussian: неподвижныйJapanese: 動かない - 静止したVietnamese: bất độngKorean: 움직이지 않는 - 정지된Turkish: hareketsizUrdu: ساکن - بے حرکتIndonesian: tak bergerak - diam
Example Sentences
After the accident, he was immobile for weeks.
basic
The statue remained immobile in the corner.
basic
She stood immobile with fear.
basic
The cat sat completely immobile as it watched the bird.
natural
Despite the loud noise, the kids were immobile with surprise.
natural
He tried to appear immobile so the bees wouldn’t notice him.
natural