1. The act or process of making something unable to move or function; the state of being immobilized.
Usage: Chiefly British spelling; American English typically uses 'immobilizations'; Often used in medical, military, or technical contexts
2. In finance and accounting, assets that are fixed or tied up and not readily convertible to cash.
Usage: Technical/accounting term; Chiefly British English

Examples

• The doctor recommended immobilisations of the injured arm using a cast.
• After the accident, the immobilisations of the vehicle prevented further damage.
• The company's immobilisations in property and equipment totaled several million pounds.
• Military immobilisations of enemy forces were crucial to the operation's success.
• The immobilisations of the patient's spine required careful surgical planning.
• Long-term immobilisations can lead to muscle weakness and loss of flexibility.