Freezing

/ˈfriːzɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

verb

The act of making something very cold or to change a substance into a solid by lowering its temperature.

I am freezing the leftovers to preserve them for later.

To stop a process or an action temporarily.

The judge decided to freeze the assets of the company until further notice.

adjective

At or below the temperature at which water turns to ice (32°F or 0°C).

The freezing temperatures overnight caused a layer of ice to form on the roads.

Extremely cold; causing discomfort or pain.

She stepped outside and was immediately hit by the freezing wind.

Derived from the Old English 'freosan', meaning 'to turn to ice or become cold'.

freezing point

The temperature at which a liquid turns into a solid.

freezing cold

Extremely cold.

freezing out

To exclude someone from a group.

freeze

To become solid due to cold.

frost

Tiny ice crystals that form on surfaces when it's cold.

ice

Frozen water, typically in a solid state.

Feeling very cold.

I was freezing my butt off in that winter storm.

Very cold temperatures, often used informally.

It’s freezing outside today!