Meaning of freeze

Definition of freeze

(noun) the withdrawal of heat to change something from a liquid to a solid
weather cold enough to cause freezing
an interruption or temporary suspension of progress or movement; "a halt in the arms race"; "a nuclear freeze"
fixing (of prices or wages etc) at a particular level; "a freeze on hiring"
(verb) stop moving or become immobilized; "When he saw the police car he froze"
change to ice; "The water in the bowl froze"
be cold; "I could freeze to death in this office when the air conditioning is turned on"
cause to freeze; "Freeze the leftover food"
stop a process or a habit by imposing a freeze on it; "Suspend the aid to the war-torn country"
(adj) made of lead; "a leaden weight"
(verb) change from a liquid to a solid when cold; "Water freezes at 32 degrees Fahrenheit"
prohibit the conversion or use of (assets); "Blocked funds"; "Freeze the assets of this hostile government"
anesthetize by cold
suddenly behave coldly and formally; "She froze when she saw her ex-husband"

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