The act or process of preventing a thing from moving.
The process in which organic soil matter is decomposed and absorbed by microorganisms, and thus not available to plants.
The action of stopping operations; a closing, of a computer, business, event, etc.
A statement, insult, etc. that prevents the opponent from replying further.
An autistic response to stress or sensory overload, in which the individual freezes up and becomes silent, motionless, and unresponsive.