Pronunciation: /friːz tuː/
noun a state of extreme cold in which a liquid turns into a solid
A1 I have a fear of freeze to death in the cold winter.
A2 The freeze to the computer system caused a delay in our project.
B1 The freeze to my bank account was due to suspicious activity.
B2 The freeze to negotiations between the two countries led to increased tensions.
C1 The freeze to international trade agreements could have serious economic consequences.
C2 The freeze to diplomatic relations between the two nations was finally thawed after years of conflict.
verb to change from a liquid to a solid state as a result of extreme cold
A1 The water freezes to ice in the winter.
A2 I accidentally left the ice cream out and it froze to a solid block.
B1 The computer screen froze to a blue screen of death.
B2 The car's brakes froze to the point where they wouldn't work.
C1 The company's assets were frozen to prevent further financial losses.
C2 The negotiations between the two countries have frozen to a standstill.
preposition used to indicate the destination of a movement or action
A1 In winter, water can freeze to ice.
A2 If you leave the ice cream out too long, it will freeze to a solid block.
B1 The metal rods froze to the ground in the cold weather.
B2 The snowflakes froze to the windowpane, creating a beautiful pattern.
C1 The paint had started to freeze to the canvas, making it difficult to work with.
C2 The glue had completely frozen to the surface, making it impossible to remove without damaging it.
formal The water in the pipes can freeze to ice if the temperature drops too low.
informal If you leave your drink outside in the winter, it might freeze to ice.
slang I told him not to wear shorts in this weather, he's gonna freeze to death!
figurative Her heart seemed to freeze to ice when she heard the terrible news.
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