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stabilize

sta·bi·lize

UK/ˈstæɪ̯.bəˌlɑe̯z/ US/ˈsteɪ.bəˌlaɪz/ uncommon

verb

1.

make stable and keep from fluctuating or put into an equilibrium

  • “The drug stabilized her blood pressure”
  • “stabilize prices”
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2.

support or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a brace

  • “brace your elbows while working on the potter”
3.

become stable or more stable

  • “The economy stabilized”
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Origin

From stable + -ize.

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