stabilize

[ˈsteɪbəlaɪz]

stabilize Definition

to make something stable or firm; to become stable or firm.

Using stabilize: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "stabilize" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The government is taking measures to stabilize the economy.

  • Example

    The medication helped to stabilize his condition.

  • Example

    We need to stabilize the table before we can eat.

  • Example

    The weather is finally starting to stabilize.

stabilize Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for stabilize

Phrases with stabilize

  • to make a difficult or chaotic situation more stable and under control

    Example

    The police were called in to stabilize the situation.

  • to prevent sudden or extreme changes in the stock market or other financial markets

    Example

    The central bank intervened to stabilize the currency.

  • to reduce or prevent further changes in the Earth's climate, especially those caused by human activity

    Example

    International efforts are needed to stabilize the climate.

Origins of stabilize

from French 'stabiliser', from 'stable'

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Summary: stabilize in Brief

'Stabilize' [ˈsteɪbəlaɪz] means to make something stable or firm, or to become stable or firm. It can refer to physical objects like tables or medical conditions, as well as abstract concepts like the economy or the weather. Examples include 'The government is taking measures to stabilize the economy' and 'The medication helped to stabilize his condition.'

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