Stabilize/ˈsteɪbəlaɪz/ Definition 1 of 4Pro Tip 1/2Emergency Use In medical or urgent situations, 'stabilize' implies preventing further harm. Paramedics worked fast to stabilize the wounded. Pro Tip 2/2Control Effort When used with 'situation' or 'economy,' it often means control or management efforts. The government took steps to stabilize the economy.