Meaning of the word freezes in English
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freezes
US /friːzɪz/
UK /friːzɪz/
Verb
1.
(third person singular present tense of freeze) turn or be turned into ice or another solid as a result of extreme cold
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Water freezes at 0 degrees Celsius.
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The cold weather freezes the pipes.
2.
become or make motionless or unable to act
Example:
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He freezes when he sees a spider.
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The sudden noise freezes everyone in their tracks.
3.
hold (assets or accounts) at a current level or in a way that prevents access to them
Example:
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The government freezes the assets of corrupt officials.
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The bank freezes his account due to suspicious activity.
Noun
a period of very cold weather when water turns to ice, especially in a way that damages crops
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The sudden freezes damaged the fruit trees.
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We are expecting several hard freezes this winter.
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