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to freeze out
[phrase form: freeze]
01
to turn from a liquid state into a solid state as a result of exposure to low temperatures
Grammatical Information
action verb
regular
inseparable
present tense
freeze out
3rd person singular
freezes out
past simple
froze out
past participle
frozen out
Examples
I did n't expect the material to freeze out so quickly in these frigid conditions.
02
to intentionally exclude someone or make them feel unwelcome, often by creating a cold or unwelcoming atmosphere
Examples
They decided to freeze out the new employee by ignoring her during meetings.
