Definitions and Examples of stabilize, balance
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To make or become stable, steady, or firm.
Example
The pilot had to quickly stabilize the plane after encountering turbulence.
To keep something steady and upright by distributing weight evenly.
Example
She had to balance the books on her head during the race.
Key Differences: stabilize vs balance
- 1Stabilize refers to making something steady or firm, while careen implies uncontrolled movement.
- 2Balance refers to keeping something steady and upright by distributing weight evenly, while careen implies tilting or swaying to one side.
Effective Usage of stabilize, balance
- 1Aviation: Use stabilize to describe the process of making an aircraft steady and safe for travel.
- 2Sports: Use balance to describe the act of maintaining stability and control in physical activities such as gymnastics, dance, and yoga.
- 3Engineering: Use stabilize to describe the process of making structures, machines, and systems steady and secure.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of careen are stabilize and balance. Stabilize refers to making something steady or firm, while balance refers to keeping something steady and upright by distributing weight evenly. These words can be used in aviation, sports, engineering, and other contexts where stability and control are important.
