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Past tense for to subject to cold temperatures
“Either cook or freeze raw meat, fish and poultry within two days of purchasing it.”
Past tense for to become, or cause to become, covered, blocked or rigid with ice
“Colder air blows in, causing the lake to freeze over.”
Past tense for to make or become hard, firm or solid, especially from cold
“Extreme cold, such as is sufficient to freeze and harden the carcass of an animal, will preserve it in a state of absolute freshness, even for thousands of years.”
Past tense for to be physically affected by extreme cold
“Let's get you inside before you freeze to death.”
Past tense for to immobilize or stop (from) moving, especially suddenly
“Even though he was used to the whales, the sight never failed to stun him, thrill him, freeze him in his tracks.”
Past tense for to hold (something) at a fixed level or in a fixed state for a period of time
“The agency will ask the Government to freeze imports at their current levels.”
Past tense for to discontinue or bring a halt to something
“My understanding is that there was a proposal to freeze the issuance of any further construction permits.”
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