1. (vt) (GB) to paralyse (US) to paralyze - el miedo lo paralizaba: he was paralysed by fear

2. (vt) - la huelga ha paralizado el puerto//las obras: the strike has brought the port//the work to a standstill referido a actividades

1. (GB) to become paralysed (US) to become paralyzed - se le ha paralizado un brazo: one of his arms has become paralysed paralizarse

2. to come to a standstill - las obras se han paralizado por falta de dinero: work has come to a standstill through lack of funds actividad