1. make stable and keep from fluctuating or put into an equilibrium
e.g. The drug stabilized her blood pressure
stabilize prices
Synonym: stabilize
2. become stable or more stable
e.g. The economy stabilized
Synonym: stabilize
3. support or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a brace
e.g. brace your elbows while working on the potter's wheel