stabilizing
ˈsteɪbəˌlaɪzɪŋ
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Definition of stabilizing - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
maintaining stabilityUShelping to maintain a stable conditionUS
  • The stabilizing role of the central bank is crucial.
2.
causing stabilitycausing something to become stable or steady
  • The stabilizing effect of the medication was immediate.
securing steadying
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Origin of stabilizing

Latin, stabilis (firm) + -ize (to make)

Terms with stabilizing included in their meaning

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fixingadj.
stabilizing
intended to stabilize or secure an object or situation
stabilizing
holding up and maintaining stability
boat
boat with a stabilizing framework
technology
device stabilizing current in circuits
stabilizing
making something more solid or stable
aviation
rear part of an aircraft or rocket including stabilizing or control parts
chemistry
solution stabilizing pH levels
stabilization
method of stabilizing rates by maintaining fixed levels temporarily

Examples of stabilizing in a sentence

  • Stabilizing measures were implemented to prevent collapse.
  • The stabilizing influence of her presence was comforting.
  • Stabilizing measures were taken to prevent collapse.

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  1. French:stabilisateur, ...
  2. German:stabilisierend, ausgleichend, ...
  3. Italian:stabilizzante, ...
  4. Spanish:estabilizador, ...
  5. Portuguese:estabilizador, ...
  6. Chinese:稳定的, ...
  7. Japanese:安定化する, ...
  8. Arabic:مُثَبِّت, موازن, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְיַצֵּב, מְיַצֵּר יְצִיבוּת, ...
  10. Russian:стабилизирующий, стабильный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:стабілізуючий, стабілізаційний, ...
  12. Hindi:स्थिरकारी, स्थिरता लाने वाला, ...
stabilize US
ˈsteɪbəˌlaɪz
See also: stabilise (UK)

Definition of stabilize - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
make steadytr.USmake something steady and not changetr.US
  • The medicine helped stabilize her condition.
anchor secure steady
2.
generalintr.USbecome steady and not changeintr.US
  • The patient's condition began to stabilize.
3.
keep steadytr.USsupport something to prevent movementtr.US
  • They used beams to stabilize the structure.
anchor secure steady
4.
aviationtr.USkeep an aircraft or vessel balancedtr.US
  • The pilot used controls to stabilize the plane.
balance level steady
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Expressions with stabilize

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make the ship steady and balanced
The crew worked to stabilize the ship during the storm.

Origin of stabilize

Latin, stabilis (firm) + -ize (to make)

Examples of stabilize in a sentence

  • Efforts to stabilize the bridge were successful.
  • Oil prices stabilized after the announcement.
  • The temperature should stabilize by morning.
  • The engineers worked to stabilize the bridge.
  • Efforts were made to stabilize the economy.
  • The crew worked to stabilize the ship during the storm.

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  1. French:stabiliser, se stabiliser, ...
  2. German:stabilisieren, sich stabilisieren, ...
  3. Italian:stabilizzare, stabilizzarsi, ...
  4. Spanish:estabilizar, estabilizarse, ...
  5. Portuguese:estabilizar, regularizar-se, ...
  6. Chinese:稳定, 稳定下来, ...
  7. Japanese:安定させる, 安定する, ...
  8. Arabic:ثَبَّتَ, ثَبَتَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְיַצֵּב, לְהִתְיַצֵּב, ...
  10. Russian:стабилизировать, стабилизироваться, ...
  11. Ukrainian:стабілізувати, стабілізуватися, ...
  12. Hindi:स्थिर करना, स्थिर होना, ...
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