Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
freeze-up
verb
/friːz ʌp/
Definition
A sudden inability to function properly or to respond, often due to anxiety or paralysis of movement.
Examples
- When faced with the unexpected question, he experienced a complete freeze-up during his presentation.
- The computer experienced a freeze-up, and I had to restart it to continue working.
Meaning
This term describes a situation where a person or machine becomes unresponsive or stops working, typically under stress or pressure.
Synonyms
- stall
- halt
- lock up
- seize up
