Definitions
There are 14 meanings of the word
Freeze.
How to pronounce freeze:
US
Freeze - as a noun
The withdrawal of heat to change something from a liquid to a solid
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An interruption or temporary suspension of progress or movement
Example: "A halt in the arms race"
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Fixing (of prices or wages etc) at a particular level
Example: "A freeze on hiring"
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Freeze - as a verb
Stop moving or become immobilized
Example: "When he saw the police car he froze"
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Change to ice
Example: "The water in the bowl froze"
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Be cold
Example: "I could freeze to death in this office when the air conditioning is turned on"
Cause to freeze
Example: "Freeze the leftover food"
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Stop a process or a habit by imposing a freeze on it
Example: "Suspend the aid to the war-torn country"
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Be very cold, below the freezing point
Example: "It is freezing in kalamazoo"
Change from a liquid to a solid when cold
Example: "Water freezes at 32 degrees fahrenheit"
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Prohibit the conversion or use of (assets)
Example: "Blocked funds"
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Anesthetize by cold
Suddenly behave coldly and formally
Example: "She froze when she saw her ex-husband"
Example Sentences
"I forgot to put the ice cream back in the freezer and it started to freeze."
"Please freeze the meat before cooking it."
"The cold wind made my fingers freeze."
"I freeze vegetables from my garden to use during the winter."
"If you don't wear a coat, you'll freeze outside."
Word Game Points
Is FREEZE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, freeze is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
FREEZE has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.
Is FREEZE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, freeze is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordFREEZE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.
Is FREEZE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, freeze is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordFREEZE has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.
