Definitions for Stabilize
ˈsteɪ bəˌlaɪzsta·bi·lize

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:2.5 / 2 votes

1. stabilize, stabiliseverb

   make stable and keep from fluctuating or put into an equilibrium

   "The drug stabilized her blood pressure"; "stabilize prices"

2. brace, steady, stabilize, stabiliseverb

   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. stabilize, stabiliseverb

   become stable or more stable

   "The economy stabilized"

WiktionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. stabilizeverb

   To make stable.

   Jody stabilized the table by putting a book under the short leg.

2. stabilizeverb

   To become stable.

   The country will stabilize after the next election ends.

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1. stabilize

   To stabilize means to make or become stable, steady, or firm. This could relate to a range of contexts from emotional states, financial situations, physical conditions, to technical systems. Stabilizing involves reaching a state of balance or equilibrium, minimizing fluctuations, or preventing further destabilization.

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1. stabilize

   To create stability.

   The unity governments role was to stabilize the health, well-being and income of its citizens and then stabilize the economy.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on April 2, 2020  

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Stabilize in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Stabilize in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of Stabilize in a Sentence

1. Pascal Lamy:

   The others have to find a way to stabilize the multilateral rules-based system.

2. Charles Krauthammer:

   If nationally, if everywhere, [Trump] loses a point or two or three, which he certainly has, probably more nationwide, that shifts a whole bunch of states into different categories, unless there's another revelation, another shocking Wikileaks, [the election] could stabilize it right where it is.

3. David Bahnsen:

   The whole point of the Fed's bazooka fires over the past couple of days is to stabilize the system. The Fed is the lender of last resort, i don't have any worries about the broader banking system. Access to dollars will not be an issue.

4. Nirgunan Tiruchelvam:

   The first task is to stabilize the situation and convey stability and continuity, that would be the immediate task of somebody in this business which has volatility.

5. Peace Pilgrim:

   World peace will never be stable until enough of us find inner peace to stabilize it

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Stabilize
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Stabilize
3. ^ ChatGPT
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4. ^ Usage in printed sources
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