freeze

A2
Pronunciation
/ˈfɹiːz/
Noun
9 definition(s)
1 Definition

A period of intensely cold weather.

2 Definition

A halt of a regular operation.

3 Definition

The state when either a single computer program, or the whole system ceases to respond to inputs.

4 Definition

A precise draw weight shot where a delivered stone comes to a stand-still against a stationary stone, making it nearly impossible to knock out.

5 Definition

A block on pay rises or on the hiring of new employees etc.

Example Sentences
  • a hiring freeze; a pay freeze
6 Definition

A kind of coarse woolen cloth or stuff with a shaggy or tufted (friezed) nap on one side.

7 Definition

That part of the entablature of an order which is between the architrave and cornice. It is a flat member or face, either uniform or broken by triglyphs, and often enriched with figures and other ornaments of sculpture.

8 Definition

Any sculptured or richly ornamented band in a building or, by extension, in rich pieces of furniture.

9 Definition

A banner with a series of pictures.

Example Sentences
  • The classroom had an alphabet frieze that showed an animal for each letter.
Verb
11 definition(s)
1 Definition

Especially of a liquid, to become solid due to low temperature.

Example Sentences
  • The lake froze solid.
2 Definition

To lower something's temperature to the point that it freezes or becomes hard.

Example Sentences
  • Don't freeze meat twice.
3 Definition

To drop to a temperature below zero degrees celsius, where water turns to ice.

Example Sentences
  • It didn't freeze this winter, but last winter was very harsh.
4 Definition

To be affected by extreme cold.

Example Sentences
  • Don't go outside wearing just a t-shirt; you'll freeze!
5 Definition

(of machines and software) To come to a sudden halt, stop working (functioning).

Example Sentences
  • Since the last update, the program freezes / freezes up after a few minutes of use.
6 Definition

(of people and other animals) To stop (become motionless) or be stopped due to attentiveness, fear, surprise, etc.

Example Sentences
  • Despite all of the rehearsals, I froze up as soon as I got on stage.
7 Definition

To cause someone to become motionless.

8 Definition

To lose or cause to lose warmth of feeling; to shut out; to ostracize.

Example Sentences
  • Over time, he froze towards her, and ceased to react to her friendly advances.
9 Definition

To cause loss of animation or life in, from lack of heat; to give the sensation of cold to; to chill.

10 Definition

To prevent the movement or liquidation of a person's financial assets

Example Sentences
  • The court froze the criminal's bank account.
11 Definition

Of prices, spending etc., to keep at the same level, without any increase.