Immobilize (verb)

1. To prevent from moving; make stationary.
2. To render powerless or ineffective.

Origin:

From latin immobilis "not able to move".

Examples:

1. The doctor had to immobilize the broken arm with a cast.
2. The police immobilized the suspect by using pepper spray.
3. The storm immobilized the city with heavy snow and ice.
4. The company's financial troubles have immobilized its ability to grow.
5. The injury immobilized him and he couldn't play in the game.