Definitions

1. verb

past tense of ‘freeze’, to become or cause to become solid or rigid, typically as a result of cooling

“The water refroze overnight, making the road impassable.”

2. verb

past tense of ‘freeze’, to render motionless or unable to act

“The market refroze after the economic downturn, leading to widespread unemployment.”

3. verb

past tense of ‘freeze’, to cause to become inactive or inactive

“The government refroze the assets of the company, freezing all financial transactions.”

4. verb

past tense of ‘freeze’, to make something rigid or unyielding

“The cold wind refroze the soil, making it difficult to plant crops.”

5. noun

the act of refreezing something

“The refreeze of the climate has severe consequences for the environment.”