The Open Dictionary

stabilize

verb

UK/ˈsteɪ.bᵊl.aɪz/
US/ˈsteɪ.bə.laɪz/

Definitions of stabilize verb

  1. Intransitive

    To become fixed or stop changing.

    • Despite suffering a second heart attack two days ago, his condition has now stabilized.

    • After months of dramatic fluctuations, the market finally stabilized.

    • The political situation in the region appears to be stabilizing after several rounds of negotiations.

  2. Transitive

    To cause something to become fixed or to stop changing.

    • The government has taken several measures to stabilize the economy.

    • The new medication helps to stabilize the patient's blood pressure.

    • They used steel beams around the building to stabilize the foundation.