n. 1.the withdrawal of heat to change something from a liquid to a solid 2.weather cold enough to cause freezing 3.an interruption or temporary suspension of progress or movement 4.fixing (of prices or wages etc) at a particular level freeze v. 1.change to ice 2.stop moving or become immobilized 3.be cold 4.cause to freeze 5.stop a process or a habit by imposing a freeze on it 6.be very cold, below the freezing point 7.change from a liquid to a solid when cold 8.prohibit the conversion or use of (assets) 9.anesthetize by cold 10.suddenly behave coldly and formally