Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

freeze

verb
/friːz/
Definition
To cause to become hard or solid by low temperatures.
Examples
  • Water will freeze if the temperature drops below 32°F (0°C).
  • They decided to freeze the leftover soup for later use.
  • He felt his blood freeze when he saw the unexpected sight.
Meaning
Freeze refers to the process of turning a liquid into a solid by lowering its temperature, making it solid as in ice.
Synonyms
  • ice
  • solidify
  • congeal
  • hardening