freezing
Prononciation : [ˈfriːzɪŋ]
Mot
Contexte : « temperature »
(verb) when something, like water, turns into ice because it gets very cold. If the temperature drops low enough, things start to freeze, which means they become solid.
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The lake is freezing, so we can go ice skating today.
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The water in the pool is not freezing; it’s still warm from the sun.
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Is the temperature freezing enough for the pond to freeze over?
Contexte : « temperature »
(adjective) describes very cold weather or temperatures that are at or below the point where water freezes. When it’s freezing outside, it feels really cold and you might need to wear a warm coat.
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It’s freezing today, so we should wear our warmest jackets.
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It’s not freezing outside; you can just wear a light sweater.
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Is it freezing enough to expect ice on the roads?
Contexte : « technology »
(verb) when a computer or device stops working and is stuck. Sometimes, when too many things are happening on a computer, it can freeze and you cannot do anything.
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I saved my work before the computer started freezing.
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My computer isn’t freezing, and I can use it without any problems.
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What should I do if my program is freezing?
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