stabilizing
adjectiveUK /ˈsteɪ.bəl.aɪ.zɪŋ/
US /ˈsteɪ.bəl.aɪ.zɪŋ/
Making something steady so it does not fall or change.
The training wheels are stabilizing the bike so it won't tip over.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Making a situation or condition calm and unlikely to change suddenly.
The new rules are stabilizing the prices of food.
3. Helping a sick or injured person's condition stay the same instead of getting worse.
The doctors gave her stabilizing treatment after the accident.
4. Keeping a ship, plane, or structure from rocking or moving too much.
The stabilizing fins keep the rocket flying straight.