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Third Person
stabilizes
Present Participle
stabilizing
Past Tense
stabilized
Past Participle
stabilized
1
to make something steady and prevent it from fluctuating
transitive
- Central banks implement policies to stabilize the economy and control inflation.
- The medication helps stabilize blood sugar levels in patients with diabetes.
- The company introduced strategies to stabilize prices in the volatile market.
- The government implemented policies to stabilize the economy during times of uncertainty.
Antonyms:
2
to reach a point of relative steadiness or equilibrium
- After months of uncertainty, the economy began to stabilize.
- As the political situation calmed, the region stabilized, reducing the risk of conflict and instability.
- With proper medication and lifestyle changes, her blood pressure levels stabilized.
- The company's stock price stabilized after a period of volatility, indicating investor confidence in its future performance.
- After years of fluctuating sales, the business finally stabilized, with steady revenue streams and customer loyalty.
Antonyms:
3
to reinforce or secure something in a stationary position
transitive
- The construction crew stabilized the scaffolding by adding additional support beams.
- Engineers stabilized the foundation of the building by injecting grout into the soil to prevent further settlement.
- After the earthquake, workers stabilized the damaged bridge by installing temporary braces.
- To prevent erosion, landscapers stabilized the hillside by planting vegetation and installing retaining walls.
- The furniture maker stabilized the wobbly table by adding shims under the legs to level it.