stabilize
Americanverb (used with object)
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to make or hold stable, firm, or steadfast.
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to maintain at a given or unfluctuating level or quantity.
The government will try to stabilize the cost of living.
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Aeronautics. to put or keep (an aircraft) in stable equilibrium, as by some special device.
verb (used without object)
verb
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to make or become stable or more stable
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to keep or be kept stable
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to put or keep (an aircraft, vessel, etc) in equilibrium by one or more special devices, or (of an aircraft, vessel, etc) to become stable
Other Word Forms
- restabilize verb (used with object)
- self-stabilized adjective
- self-stabilizing adjective
- stabilization noun
- unstabilized adjective
- unstabilizing adjective
Etymology
Origin of stabilize
Example Sentences
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“In our view, the most important element for BMW is to stabilize volumes in the region and we would argue at nearly any cost pricing wise.”
The Federal Reserve previously used its balance sheet to stabilize markets in crisis by purchasing Treasurys and agency mortgage bonds — a process known as quantitative easing, or QE.
From MarketWatch
“Ensuring we have a reliable reserve of these critical resources will strengthen supply chains and help to stabilize critical minerals markets,” Treasurer Jim Chalmers said in the statement.
"People are buying again, dollar payments are stabilizing after rampant speculation above the official rate. Food sales are being prioritized."
From Barron's
He added that the US has welcomed Syria's "historic transition", and would extend its support to President Ahmed al-Sharaa as he "works to stabilize the country".
From BBC
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