Physicsto become hardened into ice or into a solid body Ĭhange from the liquid to the solid state by loss of heat.Governmenta decision by one or more nations to stop or limit production or development of weapons: calling for a freeze on nuclear weapons.įreeze (frēz), USA pronunciation v., froze, fro.Governmenta legislative action to control prices, rents, production, etc.: imposed a wage freeze.
Meteorologya period of very cold weather: A freeze set in.freeze over, to become coated with ice: The highway froze over.Business to prevent (assets) from being sold or collected: The government froze their accounts.Government to stop or limit production or use of: an agreement to freeze nuclear weapons.Government to fix (rents, prices, etc.) at a specific amount, usually by government order: Why is it that wages are frozen while prices rise?.to become unfriendly or secretive: She froze up when we questioned her.to (cause to) become fixed or stuck to something by or as if by the action of frost: The sled froze to the sidewalk.to work or function badly because of cold: The engine froze during the night and wouldn't start.to (cause to) become blocked or obstructed by the formation of ice: The water pipes froze.The snap of a twig behind him froze him in his tracks.
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