FREEZING

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

Example: "The lake froze solid."

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

Example: "Don't freeze meat twice."

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

Example: "It didn't freeze this winter, but last winter was very harsh."

To be affected by extreme cold.

Example: "Don't go outside wearing just a t-shirt; you'll freeze!"

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

Example: "Since the last update, the program freezes / freezes up after a few minutes of use."

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

Example: "Despite all of the rehearsals, i froze up as soon as i got on stage."

To cause someone to become motionless.

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

Example: "Over time, he froze towards her, and ceased to react to her friendly advances."

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

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

Example: "The court froze the criminal's bank account."

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