HyperDic: deep_freeze

English > 2 senses of the expression deep freeze:
NOUNstatedeep freezetemporary inactivity or suspension
VERBchangedeep freezestore in a deep-freeze, as for conservation
English > deep freeze: 2 senses > noun 1, state
Meaningtemporary inactivity or suspension.
Example"the legislation has now been revived after ten years in the deep freeze"
Broaderinaction, inactivity, inactivenessThe state of being inactive
English > deep freeze: 2 senses > verb 1, change
Meaningstore in a deep-freeze, as for conservation.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Something ----s something
ModelThe chefs deep freeze the vegetables
BroaderfreezeCause to freeze / freeze
Spanishcongelar
Catalancongelar
Nounsdeep-freezeelectric refrigerator (trade name Deepfreeze) in which food is frozen and stored for long periods of time

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