stabilise
gb/stˈæbˈɪlɪs/ us/stˈæbˈɪlɪs/
B2
English
stabilizál, megtámaszt, megszilárdít, stabilizálódik
VERB
B2
1
stabilizál
B2
megtámaszt
B1
Usage pattern:
stabilise [something]
He grabbed the railing to stabilise himself on the stairs.
Megkapaszkodott a korlátban, hogy stabilan maradjon a lépcsőn.
Extra supports were added to stabilise the stage.
Kiegészítő támaszokat szereltek fel, hogy stabilizálják a színpadot.
Sandbags can help stabilise the tent in strong winds.
Learner examples
Hold the box to stabilise it.
Fogd meg a dobozt, hogy ne billegjen.
This stand stabilises the camera.
Ez az állvány stabilan tartja a kamerát.
Common mistake:
In American English, the usual spelling is stabilize.
Meaning
make something steady or firm
Collocations
stabilise the structure
|stabilise the ladder
|stabilise the boat
|stabilise the platform
|stabilise the foundation
|stabilise the base
|stabilise the load
|stabilise the frame
|stabilise the ground
|stabilise the tripod
Synonyms
steady (More common in everyday speech; often implies holding something still.)
|
secure (Emphasises making something safe and firmly fixed.)
Antonyms
destabilise (Means to make something less stable or more likely to move/fall.)
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unsteady (Describes causing or becoming less firm or balanced.)
Themes
daily_life
|objects
|engineering
Definition
to make something steady so it doesn’t fall or move
To make something stable so that it is less likely to move, fall, or change position.
VERB
C1
2
stabilizál
B2
megszilárdít
B2
Usage pattern:
stabilise [situation/system/market]
The central bank raised interest rates to stabilise inflation.
A jegybank az infláció stabilizálása érdekében kamatot emelt.
A ceasefire helped stabilise the region after weeks of fighting.
A tűzszünet hozzájárult a térség stabilizálásához a hetekig tartó harcok után.
New funding was announced to stabilise the company’s finances.
Learner examples
They took action to stabilise the economy.
Lépéseket tettek a gazdaság stabilizálására.
The new rules stabilised prices.
Az új szabályok stabilizálták az árakat.
Common mistake:
Don’t use *stabilise* when you mean ‘solve completely’; it often means ‘stop it getting worse’.
Meaning
make a situation more steady
Collocations
stabilise the situation
|stabilise the economy
|stabilise the market
|stabilise prices
|stabilise exchange rates
|stabilise demand
|stabilise supply
|stabilise the region
|stabilise the government
|stabilise operations
Synonyms
steady (Often used for markets, prices, or performance.)
|
shore up (More informal; suggests giving support to prevent collapse.)
Antonyms
destabilise (To make a situation less stable or more chaotic.)
|
disrupt (Emphasises interrupting normal functioning.)
Themes
society
|politics
|business
Definition
to make a difficult situation calmer and more controlled
To make a situation, system, or relationship more stable and less likely to change suddenly or cause problems.
VERB
B2
3
Usage pattern:
[something] stabilises (at/around [level])
After a shaky start, sales stabilised in the second quarter.
A döcögős kezdet után az eladások a második negyedévre stabilizálódtak.
Her breathing stabilised once the medication started working.
A légzése stabilizálódott, amint a gyógyszer hatni kezdett.
House prices fell briefly and then stabilised.
Learner examples
Prices stabilised after the holiday.
Az ünnepek után az árak stabilizálódtak.
His condition stabilised overnight.
Az állapota egy éjszaka alatt stabilizálódott.
Common mistake:
Use ‘stabilise at/around’ for levels or numbers; use ‘stabilise’ alone for a general condition.
Meaning
become steady or stop changing
Collocations
stabilise at a lower level
|stabilise around 5%
|stabilise over time
|begin to stabilise
|remain stabilised
|stabilise after a fall
|stabilise following an increase
|stabilise quickly
|stabilise gradually
|stabilise in the short term
Synonyms
level off (More informal; strongly suggests a graph becoming flat.)
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settle (Often implies becoming calmer or more regular.)
Antonyms
fluctuate (To change repeatedly up and down.)
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worsen (To become less good or less stable in condition.)
Themes
business
|science
|health
Definition
to stop changing and stay at a similar level
To become stable, especially after a period of change, uncertainty, or fluctuation.
VERB
B2
4
stabilizál
B2
Usage pattern:
stabilise [image/video/camera/footage]
The software can stabilise shaky footage in seconds.
A szoftver másodpercek alatt stabilizálja a remegő felvételt.
He used a gimbal to stabilise the camera while walking.
Séta közben gimbalt használt, hogy stabilizálja a kamerát.
Try to stabilise the shot before you zoom in.
Learner examples
This feature stabilises video.
Ez a funkció stabilizálja a videót.
A tripod stabilises the camera.
Egy állvány stabilan tartja a kamerát.
Common mistake:
‘Stabilise’ is the verb; ‘stabiliser/stabilizer’ is the device or feature.
Meaning
reduce shake in images or video
Collocations
stabilise the image
|stabilise video
|stabilise footage
|stabilise the camera
|stabilise the shot
|digitally stabilise
|image stabilisation stabilises
|stabilise in post-production
|stabilise with a gimbal
|stabilise with a tripod
Synonyms
steady (More general; can refer to hands or camera movement.)
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smooth (Often refers to making motion look more even; less technical.)
Antonyms
shake (To move in a way that makes the image unsteady.)
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jitter (To move with small rapid motions; common in video context.)
Themes
technology
|media
Definition
to make a video or image less shaky
To make a photo, video, or viewing device steadier by reducing unwanted movement or vibration.
VERB
C1
TECHNICAL
5
stabilizál
C1
Usage pattern:
stabilise [patient/someone]
Doctors worked to stabilise the patient before surgery.
Az orvosok azon dolgoztak, hogy a műtét előtt stabilizálják a beteget.
The ambulance team stabilised him at the scene and then transported him to hospital.
A mentősök a helyszínen stabilizálták, majd kórházba szállították.
Her blood pressure was stabilised with medication.
Learner examples
The doctors stabilised the patient.
Az orvosok stabilizálták a beteget.
His condition stabilised after treatment.
A kezelést követően stabilizálódott az állapota.
Common mistake:
In medical contexts, ‘stabilise’ does not mean ‘cure’; it means ‘get to a safer, steady state’.
Meaning
bring a patient into a stable condition
Collocations
stabilise the patient
|stabilise her condition
|stabilise vital signs
|stabilise blood pressure
|stabilise breathing
|stabilise heart rate
|stabilise after surgery
|stabilise in intensive care
|stabilise before transfer
|stabilise with fluids
Synonyms
resuscitate (Stronger: bringing someone back from life-threatening failure; not always the same as stabilising.)
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steady (Less technical; can describe making vital signs less variable.)
Antonyms
deteriorate (To become worse in condition rather than more stable.)
Themes
health
|medicine
Definition
to make a sick or injured person’s condition steady and safer
To treat someone so that their vital signs and general condition become stable enough for further treatment or transfer.
VERB
C1
TECHNICAL
6
stabilizál
C1
Usage pattern:
stabilise [substance/mixture/material]
The emulsion is stabilised with a small amount of lecithin.
Az emulziót kis mennyiségű lecitinnel stabilizálják.
Heat is used to stabilise the material before it is cut.
Az anyagot vágás előtt hőkezeléssel stabilizálják.
The additive helps stabilise the solution at room temperature.
Learner examples
They stabilised the mixture with an additive.
A keveréket adalékanyaggal stabilizálták.
Common mistake:
In chemistry/food, ‘stabilise’ often means adding a stabiliser or changing conditions (temperature, pH).
Meaning
prevent a substance from changing
Collocations
stabilise the mixture
|stabilise the emulsion
|stabilise the compound
|stabilise the solution
|chemically stabilise
|thermally stabilise
|stabilise with additives
|stabilise with a stabiliser
|stabilise the formulation
|stabilise the polymer
Synonyms
preserve (Focuses on preventing spoilage or decay; broader than chemical stability.)
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condition (Can mean treating a material to improve performance; less specific about stability.)
Antonyms
decompose (To break down chemically rather than remain stable.)
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separate (To split into layers or parts rather than stay mixed.)
Themes
science
|food
|manufacturing
Definition
to stop a substance from changing or separating
To make a substance or mixture stay in a stable state by preventing separation, decomposition, or unwanted chemical change.
Grammar
Dictionary form
stabilise
IPA
GB/stˈæbˈɪlɪs/
US/stˈæbˈɪlɪs/
Syllables & stress
sta - bil - ise (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (sta)
Word forms
Verb
- Base: stabilise
- 3rd Person Singular: stabilises
- Present Participle: stabilising
- Past: stabilised
Expressions
stabilise around [figure]
1/stˈæbˈɪlɪs ɚˈaʊnd fˈɪɡjɚ/
fixed phrase
stay near a certain figure
to stay near a number (not exactly the same)
Examples
- Bookings stabilised around 1,000 per week.
- After several swings, the exchange rate stabilised around 1.25.
- Unemployment stabilised around 6% for the rest of the year.
Learner examples
- Sales stabilised around 200 units a day.
stabilise at [level/number]
1/stˈæbˈɪlɪs ˈæt lˈɛvələnˈʌmbɚ/
fixed phrase
reach a steady level
to stop changing and stay at one level
Examples
- Inflation stabilised at 3.2% in July.
- After dropping for months, the rate stabilised at a lower level.
- The temperature stabilised at around 20°C.
Learner examples
- The price stabilised at £50.