freeze

verb/noun

1. 1.

   (of a liquid) To turn into ice or another solid as a result of extreme cold.

2. 2.

   An act of holding something at a fixed level or preventing change.

3. 3.

   A period of extreme cold weather.

4. 4.

   To preserve food by storing it at very low temperatures.

5. 5.

   To become motionless, especially from shock or fear.

6. 6.

   To feel extremely cold.

7. 7.

   To officially fix prices, wages, or assets at a particular level.

8. 8.

   (computing) To become unresponsive.