Freeze
Noun, Verb
UK
/friːz/
US
/friːz/
Definition
(v) : To become solid from cold or stop moving suddenly.
(n) : A period when something stops or becomes cold.
(n) : A period when something stops or becomes cold.
Example
"(v) : The water in the pond froze overnight."
"(v) : He froze when he heard a strange noise."
"(n) : The company announced a hiring freeze to save money."
Explanation
Freeze means to become very cold or to turn into ice because of low temperature. For example, “Water freezes at 0°C.” As a verb, it also means to stop moving suddenly. For example, “They froze in fear.” It can be used in computers or emotions too, like “The screen froze,” “She froze when she saw the snake.” As a noun, it means a period of extreme cold or a stop in action, like “a pay freeze.” The word often shows stillness, coldness, or pause.