Frozen

/ˈfroʊzən/

Meaning & Definition

verb

simple past tense of freeze; to cause to become hardened or solid through cold.

She froze the leftover soup in containers for later use.

to stop something from progressing or happening.

The company decided to freeze all hiring until next year.

adjective

having been subjected to extreme cold; turned into ice or a solid state.

The pond was frozen solid, allowing the children to skate on its surface.

preserved at very low temperatures to prevent decay.

We bought frozen vegetables to use in our stir-fry.

fixed or unchanging; not able to be altered.

His frozen expression made it clear that he was shocked by the news.

Middle English from Old English 'frōzen', past participle of 'frēosan', meaning 'to freeze'.

frozen assets

Resources that are unable to be accessed or used.

frozen out

Excluded or left out from participation.

frozen in time

Stuck in a past moment or unable to progress.

frozen face

An expression that conveys no emotion.

freeze

To turn a liquid into a solid, typically by lowering the temperature.

frost

A thin layer of ice that forms when the temperature drops.

ice

Water that has frozen and is solid.

chill

To make something cold or cool, typically without freezing it.

To be extremely cold or unwelcoming.

The reception at the party was totally frozen.

To be emotionally distant or shut off.

After their fight, she was totally frozen towards him.