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1. (v.t.) stabilize
to make or hold stable, firm, or steadfast.
2. stabilize
to maintain at a given or unfluctuating level or quantity:
to stabilize rents.
3. (v.i.) stabilize
to become stabilized.
Etymology: (1860–65; cf. F stabiliser)
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| Definition of 'stabilize' |
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1. (verb) stabilize, stabilise
make stable and keep from fluctuating or put into an equilibrium
"The drug stabilized her blood pressure"; "stabilize prices"
2. (verb) brace, steady, stabilize, stabilise
support or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a brace
"brace your elbows while working on the potter's wheel"
3. (verb) stabilize, stabilise
become stable or more stable
"The economy stabilized"
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1. (verb) stabilize
to become or make stable
an effort by the government to stabilize the stock market; It took years for my life to stabilize.
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