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to freeze up
[phrase form: freeze]
01
congelar, travar
to become solid or immobile due to cold temperatures, often leading to a lack of functionality
Exemplos
The car 's engine froze up in the bitter winter cold, and it would n't start.
O motor do carro congelou no frio intenso do inverno, e não queria ligar.
The pipes in the house froze up during the deep freeze, causing a plumbing disaster.
Os canos da casa congelaram durante o congelamento profundo, causando um desastre de encanamento.
02
congelar, paralisar
to become mentally immobilized or unable to function effectively due to fear, anxiety, or nervousness
Exemplos
She froze up when she had to speak in front of the large audience.
Ela congelou quando teve que falar na frente da grande plateia.
In the face of danger, he froze up and could n't react.
Diante do perigo, ele congelou e não conseguiu reagir.
03
congelar, travar
to stop functioning due to issues such as technical glitches or mental blocks
Exemplos
The computer screen froze up, and it had to be restarted.
A tela do computador congelou, e teve que ser reiniciada.
When the exam began, her mind froze up, and she could n't recall the answers.
Quando o exame começou, a mente dela congelou, e ela não conseguiu lembrar as respostas.
