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To subject to cold temperatures
“Either cook or freeze raw meat, fish and poultry within two days of purchasing it.”
To become, or cause to become, covered, blocked or rigid with ice
“Colder air blows in, causing the lake to freeze over.”
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.”
To be physically affected by extreme cold
“Let's get you inside before you freeze to death.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
To disable or bring something to a halt
To decrease in feeling or strength
To bring to a halt or stop
To save from decay by the use of some preservative substance, such as sugar or salt
To prohibit or interdict a given action or process
To fix or settle at a given amount, level or degree
To cramp or stiffen abruptly
To hamper or get in the way of
To postpone or assign to a later time or date
To fasten or cause to adhere to something, typically using a sticky substance
To lessen or abate the effects of
A period of frost or very cold weather
“The chance of a freeze is low now, which is good news for those who planted early.”
An act of holding or being held at a fixed level or in a fixed state
“A price freeze on LPG and kerosene products was imposed for 15 days in March.”
To block or freeze a payment
A reduction in speed
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