freezing
Pronunciation: [ˈfriːzɪŋ]
Word
Context: “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.
Example
The lake is freezing, so we can go ice skating today.
Example
The water in the pool is not freezing; it’s still warm from the sun.
Example
Is the temperature freezing enough for the pond to freeze over?
Context: “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.
Example
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.
Example
Is it freezing enough to expect ice on the roads?
Context: “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.
Example
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.
Example
What should I do if my program is freezing?
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