stabilisieren
stabilise (a joint or posture)
verb shta-bi-li-ZEER-en Rare
Origin: from Latin 'stabilire'
Also means
stabilise (generally)
Usage Note
stabilisieren in body and fitness contexts means to engage the musculature to hold a joint or posture steady, preventing wobble: den Rumpf stabilisieren (to stabilise the core). Also very common in economics and politics.
Examples
"Gleichgewichtsübungen helfen, das Sprunggelenk zu stabilisieren."
Natural Translation
Balance exercises help to stabilise the ankle joint.
Literal Translation
Balance-exercises help the ankle-joint to stabilise.
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