Meaning & Definition of word "Refrigerate"

Refrigerate

/rɪˈfrɪdʒ.ə.reɪt/

1. to make or keep something cold, especially to preserve it.
- Example: You should refrigerate the leftovers to prevent spoilage.
2. to chill a substance, usually by means of a refrigerator.
- Example: Please refrigerate the drink before serving it at the party.
3. to store food items at low temperatures.
- Example: It's important to refrigerate dairy products to maintain their freshness.
4. to cool something down rapidly.
- Example: After baking the cake, allow it to cool before you refrigerate it.

From Latin 'refrigerare', from 're-' meaning against or back, and 'frigus' meaning cold.

refrigerate until use:

To store something in a refrigerated state until it is needed.

refrigerate after opening:

A directive to keep a product cold after the initial opening.

not safe to refrigerate:

Indicates that a food item should not be stored in a refrigerator for safety reasons.

refrigeration:

The process of cooling an area or item by the use of a refrigerant.

refrigerator:

An appliance or room for keeping food or other items cool.

Meaning: To put something in the fridge.

Example Sentence: I'll just refrigerate that pizza for later.

Meaning: To keep cool or calm, metaphorically.

Example Sentence: You need to refrigerate your emotions during the meeting.