Freeze up

Verb

Word Frequency: 0.1

Definitions

1.VerbTo be adversely affected by ice, and not function.

2.Verb(of machines and software) To come or bring to a sudden halt, stop working (functioning).

"Since the last update, the program freezes up after a few minutes of use."

3.Verb(of people and other animals) To stop or be stopped due to attentiveness, fear, surprise, etc.

"Despite all of the rehearsals, as soon as I got on stage I froze up."

4.VerbTo become cold and formal in demeanour.

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