English Explanatory Dictionary

freeze up

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To be adversely affected by ice, and not function.
  2. (of machines and software) To come or bring to a sudden halt, stop working (functioning).
  3. (of people and other animals) To stop or be stopped due to attentiveness, fear, surprise, etc.
  4. To become cold and formal in demeanour.

Word forms

freeze up freezes up freezing up froze up frozen up

Derived words

freeze-up
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