verb🔗Sharegefrieren, erstarrenEspecially of a liquid, to become solid due to low temperature."The lake froze solid."Der See gefror zu Eis.weatherphysicsnaturescienceconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEinfrieren, gefrieren lassenTo lower something's temperature to the point that it freezes or becomes hard."The cold weather froze the water in the bird bath. "Das kalte Wetter ließ das Wasser im Vogelbad gefrieren.weatherphysicsscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFrieren, gefrierenTo drop to a temperature below zero degrees celsius, where water turns to ice."The lake froze solid last night, making it impossible to skate on today. "Der See ist letzte Nacht komplett gefroren, sodass es heute unmöglich ist, darauf Schlittschuh zu laufen.weatherphysicsnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareErfror, gefrorTo be affected by extreme cold."The water in the bird bath froze overnight. "Das Wasser in der Vogeltränke gefror über Nacht.weatherconditionnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEinfrieren, abstürzen(of machines and software) To come to a sudden halt, stop working (functioning)."Since the last update, the program freezes / freezes up after a few minutes of use."Seit dem letzten Update friert das Programm nach ein paar Minuten Nutzung ein.technologycomputingelectronicsmachinetechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareErstarren, stocken(of people and other animals) To stop (become motionless) or be stopped due to attentiveness, fear, surprise, etc."Despite all of the rehearsals, I froze up as soon as I got on stage."Trotz aller Proben erstarrte ich, sobald ich auf der Bühne stand.physiologyanimalhumansensationmindbodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareErstarren lassen, jmdn. erstarren lassenTo cause someone to become motionless."The sudden announcement of the surprise party froze everyone in the living room. "Die plötzliche Ankündigung der Überraschungsparty ließ alle im Wohnzimmer erstarren.bodyphysiologysensationactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareErstarren, einfrieren, ausgrenzenTo lose or cause to lose warmth of feeling; to shut out; to ostracize."Over time, he froze towards her, and ceased to react to her friendly advances."Im Laufe der Zeit erstarrte er ihr gegenüber und reagierte nicht mehr auf ihre freundlichen Annäherungen.attitudemindcharacteremotionsensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareErstarren, einfrierenTo cause loss of animation or life in, from lack of heat; to give the sensation of cold to; to chill."The cold weather froze the pond, making it solid enough to walk on. "Das kalte Wetter ließ den Teich gefrieren, so dass man darauf gehen konnte.sensationphysiologybodyweatherChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEinfrieren, blockierenTo prevent the movement or liquidation of a person's financial assets"The bank froze the family's savings account after they missed several payments. "Die Bank fror das Sparkonto der Familie ein, nachdem sie mehrere Zahlungen verpasst hatte.financebusinesseconomylawgovernmentassetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEinfrieren, stagnierenOf prices, spending etc., to keep at the same level, without any increase."The company froze salaries this year due to the economic downturn, so no one received a raise. "Das Unternehmen hat dieses Jahr aufgrund des wirtschaftlichen Abschwungs die Gehälter eingefroren, so dass niemand eine Gehaltserhöhung erhielt.economybusinessfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading