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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 thicken, especially by boiling, evaporation, or condensation
To make immobile
To save from decay by the use of some preservative substance, such as sugar or salt
To fix or settle at a given amount, level or degree
To frighten greatly
Outlaw, prohibit an action
Stop working
To postpone or assign to a later time or date
Hold one's attention
To decrease in feeling or strength
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.”
The reduction or the abolition of the military forces and armaments of a nation, and of its capability to wage war
Fear of performing onstage
Withheld payment
A reduction in speed
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