stabilizing (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈsteɪ.bə.laɪ.zɪŋ/

Definition

Making something firm, steady, or unlikely to change or collapse.

Examples

• The government introduced new economic policies aimed at stabilizing the national currency.

• Physical therapy is essential for stabilizing the joint after a severe ligament injury.

• The nurse focused on stabilizing the patient's breathing before moving them to surgery.

How to Use stabilizing

stabilize [something] (collocation)

to make a specific object or situation steady — "The crew worked quickly to stabilize the ship."

be stabilized by [something] (prepositional phrase)

passive construction indicating the cause of stability — "The economy was stabilized by the new tax reforms."

Synonyms of stabilizing

Words with a similar meaning to stabilizing:

• steadying
• securing
• balancing
• consolidating

Antonyms of stabilizing

Words with the opposite meaning to stabilizing:

• destabilizing

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