# immobile

**Pronunciation:** /ɪˈmoʊbəl/ · ih-MOH-buhl

**CEFR level:** B2

**Part of speech:** adjective

## Meaning

Unable to move or be moved; fixed in place.

## Examples

- The patient remained immobile in bed for several weeks after surgery.
- Heavy furniture can be difficult to move, often appearing almost immobile.
- A large, immobile rock blocked the entrance to the cave, making it impassable.

## Synonyms

- still — General, simple lack of movement.
- motionless — Emphasizes a complete absence of motion.
- stationary — Fixed in position, not intended to move.
- unmoving — More formal or literary, similar to motionless.

## Antonyms

- mobile — Able to move freely.
- moving — In the process of changing position.

## Collocations

- remain immobile — Despite the strong winds, the ancient statue remained immobile.
- completely immobile — After the crash, the vehicle was completely immobile.

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