Freeze
verb
To turn into ice or another solid as a result of extreme cold.
The lake has totally frozen over due to the cold weather.
Often appears as...
- freeze over
- freeze solid
verb
To preserve (food) by freezing it.
We freeze the leftovers to use on busy nights.
Often appears as...
- freeze food
- freeze leftovers
verb
To stop moving or become immobilized due to fear, shock, or surprise.
I froze when I saw the snake.
Often appears as...
- freeze in place
- freeze in fear
verb
To prevent something from changing or being used.
The court decided to freeze the assets of the accused until the case was resolved.
Often appears as...
- freeze assets
- freeze account
Usage tips
Legal, Financial
verb
To stop the action or function of something, especially a machine or screen.
My computer screen froze when I was in the middle of my work.
Often appears as...
- freeze screen
- freeze computer
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To turn into ice or another solid as a result of extreme cold.
The lake has totally frozen over due to the cold weather.
Often appears as...
- freeze over
- freeze solid
verb
To preserve (food) by freezing it.
We freeze the leftovers to use on busy nights.
Often appears as...
- freeze food
- freeze leftovers
verb
To stop moving or become immobilized due to fear, shock, or surprise.
I froze when I saw the snake.
Often appears as...
- freeze in place
- freeze in fear
verb
To prevent something from changing or being used.
The court decided to freeze the assets of the accused until the case was resolved.
Often appears as...
- freeze assets
- freeze account
Usage tips
Legal, Financial
verb
To stop the action or function of something, especially a machine or screen.
My computer screen froze when I was in the middle of my work.
Often appears as...
- freeze screen
- freeze computer
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Complete Change
Freeze indicates a transformation from liquid to solid, not just getting cold.
The mercury in the thermometer froze overnight.
Pro Tip 2/2Weather Dependent
'Freeze' often used when discussing weather, linked to temperatures below 0°C or 32°F.
Check the weather report to see if it will freeze tonight.
Pro Tip 1/2Complete Change
Freeze indicates a transformation from liquid to solid, not just getting cold.
The mercury in the thermometer froze overnight.
Pro Tip 2/2Weather Dependent
'Freeze' often used when discussing weather, linked to temperatures below 0°C or 32°F.
Check the weather report to see if it will freeze tonight.
Pro Tip 1/2Complete Change
Freeze indicates a transformation from liquid to solid, not just getting cold.
The mercury in the thermometer froze overnight.
Pro Tip 2/2Weather Dependent
'Freeze' often used when discussing weather, linked to temperatures below 0°C or 32°F.
Check the weather report to see if it will freeze tonight.
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Video examples
At what moment are you...
Some animals are known to extend their lifespans or survive extreme conditions by slowing down their biological processes to the point where they are virtually paused. And research into cryonics hopes to achieve the same by freezing dying people and reviving them later
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Heal your brain with...
burns which is widely considered the single most painful medical procedure patients place no world by wearing a virtual reality headset and using a joystick to navigate the frozen landscape exploring ice caves throwing snowballs at snowmen it sounds really
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The science of milk -...
roughly five times more than human or cow's milk, to help their young survive the harsh, freezing climate. So how is milk made? In the uniquely mammalian process of lactation, a special class of milk-secreting cells known as mammocytes
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Rack Focus PIPE Life Below...
should be about deep enough beautiful now I'm gonna grab some water out of my water hole here jump it around that post just freeze it into place that water's gonna freeze this polish place it'll be good and solid it won't move an inch
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How to understand power...
Law number power is like water. It flows like a current through everyday life. Politics is the work of harnessing that flow in a direction you prefer. Policymaking is an effort to freeze and perpetuate a particular flow of power.
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Filming Antarctica's...
antarctica for the original frozen planet series filming for my winter episode it was really important for us to be able to show how incredibly harsh the existence is from our perspective but actually what's really interesting is
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ONE HOUR Of Amazing...
the most astounding experience i've ever had probably in my life was traveling down to the antarctic peninsula to film the killer whales for frozen planets it was just the most remarkable experience
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Chris Burkard: The joy...
Now, before we get into the why would anyone ever want to surf in freezing cold water? I would love to give you a little perspective on what a day in my life can look like.
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Penguin Chicks Struggle...
he's been caring for all winter. He must now put his chick at risk. In these temperatures, it could freeze in seconds.
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A Perfect Planet:...
life from mighty storms to freezing winds weather is vital to life
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At what moment are you...
Some animals are known to extend their lifespans or survive extreme conditions by slowing down their biological processes to the point where they are virtually paused. And research into cryonics hopes to achieve the same by freezing dying people and reviving them later
Video examples
Heal your brain with...
burns which is widely considered the single most painful medical procedure patients place no world by wearing a virtual reality headset and using a joystick to navigate the frozen landscape exploring ice caves throwing snowballs at snowmen it sounds really
Video examples
The science of milk -...
roughly five times more than human or cow's milk, to help their young survive the harsh, freezing climate. So how is milk made? In the uniquely mammalian process of lactation, a special class of milk-secreting cells known as mammocytes
Video examples
Rack Focus PIPE Life Below...
should be about deep enough beautiful now I'm gonna grab some water out of my water hole here jump it around that post just freeze it into place that water's gonna freeze this polish place it'll be good and solid it won't move an inch
Video examples
How to understand power...
Law number power is like water. It flows like a current through everyday life. Politics is the work of harnessing that flow in a direction you prefer. Policymaking is an effort to freeze and perpetuate a particular flow of power.
Video examples
Filming Antarctica's...
antarctica for the original frozen planet series filming for my winter episode it was really important for us to be able to show how incredibly harsh the existence is from our perspective but actually what's really interesting is
Video examples
ONE HOUR Of Amazing...
the most astounding experience i've ever had probably in my life was traveling down to the antarctic peninsula to film the killer whales for frozen planets it was just the most remarkable experience
Video examples
Chris Burkard: The joy...
Now, before we get into the why would anyone ever want to surf in freezing cold water? I would love to give you a little perspective on what a day in my life can look like.
Video examples
Penguin Chicks Struggle...
he's been caring for all winter. He must now put his chick at risk. In these temperatures, it could freeze in seconds.
Video examples
A Perfect Planet:...
life from mighty storms to freezing winds weather is vital to life
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Chris Hoy
British Driver
If you stop and think about it before you compete, you would freeze. If you think about the millions of people watching, the expectation, the consequences of winning, of losing, it's a massive moment in your life.
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Kevin Costner
American Actor
I haven't lived a perfect life. I have regrets. But that's from a lifetime of taking chances, making decisions, and trying not to be frozen. The only thing that I can do with my regrets is understand them.
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Jim Carrey
Canadian Comedian
There was a time when people said, 'Jim, if you keep on making faces, your face will freeze like that.' Now they just say, 'Pay him!
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Robert Johnson
American Psychologist
I had a patient once who dreamed she kept her husband in the deep freeze except for mating. Lots of men feel that way.
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Albert Schweitzer
German Theologian
We cannot possibly let ourselves get frozen into regarding everyone we do not know as an absolute stranger.
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Nicole Scherzinger
American Musician
I see lots of women having beautiful children later in life. And, if not, just freeze your eggs!
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Louis MacNeice
British Poet
I am not yet born; O fill me with strength against those who would freeze my humanity.
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Woody Allen
American Director
Who bothers to cook TV dinners? I suck them frozen.
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Franz Kafka
Novelist
A book must be the ax for the frozen sea within us.
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Julia Ward Howe
American Activist
The frozen ocean... of Boston life.
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Chris Hoy
British Driver
If you stop and think about it before you compete, you would freeze. If you think about the millions of people watching, the expectation, the consequences of winning, of losing, it's a massive moment in your life.
Quote examples
Kevin Costner
American Actor
I haven't lived a perfect life. I have regrets. But that's from a lifetime of taking chances, making decisions, and trying not to be frozen. The only thing that I can do with my regrets is understand them.
Quote examples
Jim Carrey
Canadian Comedian
There was a time when people said, 'Jim, if you keep on making faces, your face will freeze like that.' Now they just say, 'Pay him!
Quote examples
Robert Johnson
American Psychologist
I had a patient once who dreamed she kept her husband in the deep freeze except for mating. Lots of men feel that way.
Quote examples
Albert Schweitzer
German Theologian
We cannot possibly let ourselves get frozen into regarding everyone we do not know as an absolute stranger.
Quote examples
Nicole Scherzinger
American Musician
I see lots of women having beautiful children later in life. And, if not, just freeze your eggs!
Quote examples
Louis MacNeice
British Poet
I am not yet born; O fill me with strength against those who would freeze my humanity.
Quote examples
Woody Allen
American Director
Who bothers to cook TV dinners? I suck them frozen.
Quote examples
Franz Kafka
Novelist
A book must be the ax for the frozen sea within us.
Quote examples
Julia Ward Howe
American Activist
The frozen ocean... of Boston life.
Example 1 of 10
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