Meaning & Definition of word "Immunize"

Immunize

/ˈɪmjʊnaɪz/

1. To make (a person or animal) immune to infection, typically by inoculation.
- Example: The government launched a campaign to immunize children against measles.
2. To protect someone from a disease or infection by introducing a vaccine.
- Example: Doctors recommend that all adults should immunize themselves against the flu every year.
3. To equip with a means of resisting or countering infection or disease.
- Example: New technologies are being developed to immunize crops against pests.
4. To make immune or resistant to something.
- Example: The program aims to immunize the population against misinformation.

From Latin 'immunis' meaning 'exempt' or 'free from'.

immunize against:

To provide immunity to a specific disease or condition.

immunization schedule:

A timeline for administering vaccinations.

vaccine:

A substance used to stimulate the production of antibodies and provide immunity.

inoculate:

To introduce a vaccine or antigen into the body to induce immunity.

Meaning: To get vaccinated casually.

Example Sentence: I'm just going to go get immunized before the trip.

Meaning: To become immune or resistant in a non-literal sense.

Example Sentence: After all those tough experiences, I'm immunized to drama.