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freeze

Verb

  1. 1

    freeze

    For a liquid or moist material to become solidified by a cold energy.

    Korean definition: 액체나 물기가 있는 물체가 찬 기운으로 인해 고체 상태로 굳어지다.

    • The river had frozen deep blue and looked like glass.

    • It was so cold that the ballpoint pen froze and the ink wouldn't come out properly.

  2. 2

    be frozen

    For a part or all of the body to become extremely cold and numb because of chilly conditions.

    Korean definition: 추위로 몸의 전체나 일부가 감각이 없어질 만큼 아주 차가워지다.

    • The young son's body was frozen stiff from the winter wind.

    • A sudden cold wave hit the tropics, and people froze to death.

  3. 3

    tense up

    To be overly nervous because one is intimidated by the mood or the presence of someone else.

    Korean definition: 어떤 분위기나 사람에게 기가 눌려 지나치게 긴장하다.

    • I froze up completely and answered in a voice as faint as a mosquito.

    • Whenever Jisu stood in front of the teacher, she froze up and couldn't speak.