IELTS Anvil

stabilise

CEFR: B2

To make or become stable, firmly fixed, and resistant to sudden physical slippage, erosion, or chemical fluctuation.

Synonyms

anchor
steady
reinforce

Common Collocations

stabilise the soil
stabilise the economy
stabilise prices

Example Sentence

Interlocking tree root networks stabilise steep riverbank embankments against torrential monsoon rain erosion.

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