stabilize

One entry found for stabilize.

Main Entry: sta·bi·lize
Pronunciation: 'stA-b&-"lIz
Function: verb
Inflected Form(s): -lized; -liz·ing
transitive verb
1 : to make stable , steadfast, or firm
2 : to hold steady: as a : to maintain the stability of (as an airplane) by means of a stabilizer b : to limit fluctuations of (as prices) c : to establish a minimum price for
intransitive verb : to become stable , firm, or steadfast
- sta·bi·li·za·tion /"stA-b&-l&-'zA-sh&n/ noun