Ossify

He feared that the rigid bureaucracy would ossify his project.

As we age, the cartilage in our joints may ossify, leading to arthritis.

The injured athlete's muscles began to ossify due to lack of use.

The stiff joints of the old man began to ossify with age.

The traffic jam caused the cars to ossify in their respective lanes.

The stagnant water in the pond caused the algae to ossify and create a thick layer on the surface.

The painter had to work quickly before the paint on the canvas began to ossify.

The cement will ossify over time and become harder to remove.

The frozen river caused the water to ossify and form a solid surface.