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Freeze Definition & Meaning

1. To become solid or stiffened by cold temperatures.

Example: The water in the lake froze overnight, making it safe for ice skating.

2. To stop moving or functioning due to a sudden shock or surprise.

Example: The sight of the bear caused him to freeze in fear.

3. To preserve food or other substances by subjecting them to extremely low temperatures.

Example: The meat was frozen to keep it fresh for later use.

4. To temporarily halt a process or action.

Example: The bank froze his account due to suspicious activity.

5. To cause someone or something to become motionless or unresponsive.

Example: The hypnotist was able to freeze the volunteer with a single command.

Examples of the word freeze used in sentences.

  • I need to freeze this meat to keep it fresh for a longer time.
  • When we were walking home, we had to freeze in place because a big dog was blocking our path.
  • If you put your hands in the snow, they will freeze quickly.
  • It's very cold outside, and my hands are starting to freeze.
  • We need to freeze this moment in time by taking a photo.
  • I'm afraid my credit card is frozen due to suspicious activity.
  • The computer screen froze and I had to restart it.
  • I always freeze when I have to give a public speech.
  • She had to wear a thick coat to avoid freezing in the cold weather.
  • Don't forget to freeze the leftovers before putting them in the fridge.
  • The teacher told us to freeze for a moment to calm down before giving our presentations.
  • When we went camping in the mountains, I had to wear many layers to keep myself from freezing.
  • The computer froze in the middle of my work, and I lost all my progress.
  • I forgot to take out the meat from the freezer, so I had to improvise and make something else for dinner.
  • I always freeze when I have to speak in public, no matter how many times I've done it before.
  • Despite the warm weather, I still freeze whenever I enter an air-conditioned room.
  • It's important to freeze your veggies to keep them fresh for longer periods of time.
  • The computer froze just as I was about to save my document, forcing me to start all over again.
  • As we reached the summit of the mountain, we were greeted with a breathtaking view of an icy blue freeze.
  • My heart seemed to freeze in my chest as I watched my car slide on the icy road.
  • The temperature dropped so low that the river began to freeze over, forming a thin layer of ice.
  • After a long hike through the mountains, we were relieved to find a small stream to dip our feet in and freeze the pain away.
  • Sam froze in horror when he saw the spider crawling up the wall, unable to move or speak.
  • The government's new policy on immigration will likely freeze out many potential refugees, making it harder for them to enter the country legally.
  • The company decided to freeze all hiring until the budget was reviewed, leaving many job applicants in limbo.
  • The icy wind made me freeze in place, as I struggled to keep my footing on the slippery sidewalk.
  • The tension between the two leaders was so palpable, you could cut it with a knife, as they stared at each other with freeze-like expressions, neither willing to back down.
  • The sudden news of the company's bankruptcy sent shockwaves through the office, freezing everyone in their tracks.
  • The majestic polar bear stood still, watching its prey with focused attention, waiting for the right moment to pounce and freeze its meal for later.
  • The computer system froze, leaving my important project hanging in the balance, forcing me to reboot and start all over again.
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