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