Pronunciation: /θɔː/
noun the process of becoming liquid from being frozen
A1 I left the meat out to thaw before cooking it.
A2 The sun helped the snow to thaw quickly.
B1 The thaw of the ice caused flooding in the area.
B2 The thaw of relations between the two countries led to increased trade.
C1 The thaw in diplomatic relations allowed for better communication between the two nations.
C2 The political thaw in the region brought about significant changes in government policies.
verb to become liquid from being frozen
A1 I left the frozen meat on the counter to thaw before cooking.
A2 The ice on the windshield began to thaw as the sun came out.
B1 It will take a few hours for the chicken to thaw completely in the fridge.
B2 The relationship between the two countries began to thaw after years of tension.
C1 The political climate in the region has started to thaw, leading to increased cooperation.
C2 The frozen lake began to thaw with the onset of spring, signaling the end of winter.
formal The winter snow began to thaw as the temperature rose above freezing.
informal I left the frozen meat out on the counter to thaw before cooking it.
slang Let's chill the beer in the fridge and wait for it to thaw before we drink it.
figurative After years of animosity, their relationship finally began to thaw and they started communicating again.
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