verbπShareEspecially of a liquid, to become solid due to low temperature."The lake froze solid."weatherphysicschemistryscienceconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo lower something's temperature to the point that it freezes or becomes hard."The chef froze the vegetable soup to preserve it for later. "weatherphysicsscienceconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo drop to a temperature below zero degrees celsius, where water turns to ice."The lake froze overnight, turning the smooth surface into a sheet of ice. "weatherphysicsnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be affected by extreme cold."The pipes in the house froze overnight, and water could not come out. "weatherconditionnaturephysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(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."technologycomputingmachineelectronicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(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."animalbodymindsensationactionphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause someone to become motionless."The sudden loud noise froze the children in their tracks. "bodyphysiologysensationactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo 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."emotionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo 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 completely solid. "physiologysensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo prevent the movement or liquidation of a person's financial assets"The company froze the employee's savings account after they missed multiple payments. "businessfinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareOf prices, spending etc., to keep at the same level, without any increase."The company froze salaries this year to avoid further financial problems. "economybusinessfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareHaving undergone the process of freezing; in ice form."The mammoth has been frozen for ten thousand years."weatherprocessconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareImmobilized."I just stood frozen as the robber pointed at me with his gun."conditionphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShare(of a bank account or assets) In a state such that transactions are not allowed."My bank account is frozen, so I can't withdraw any money. "financebusinesseconomyassetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading