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Definition stabilize in American English

stabilize verb

verb
/ˈsteɪb(ə)lˌaɪz/
1

to reach a point where a medical condition is not likely to suddenly become worse, or to make someone reach this point

Example

We have to stabilize her before she can be moved.

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2

to reach a state where there are no longer any major changes or problems

Example

Oil prices have stabilized for now.

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2.1

to make something stabilize

Example

renewed efforts to stabilize the economy

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Definition stabilize in American English