stabilise
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.
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.
to stop changing and stay at a similar level
To become stable, especially after a period of change, uncertainty, or fluctuation.
to make a video or image less shaky
To make a photo, video, or viewing device steadier by reducing unwanted movement or vibration.
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.
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.
- Base: stabilise
- 3rd Person Singular: stabilises
- Present Participle: stabilising
- Past: stabilised
stabilise around [figure]
1stay near a certain figure
to stay near a number (not exactly the same)
- 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.
- Sales stabilised around 200 units a day.
stabilise at [level/number]
1reach a steady level
to stop changing and stay at one level
- 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.
- The price stabilised at £50.