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You can use it to describe when a person suddenly becomes scared and unable to move or act in a situation. For example, "The loud thunder caused the children to freeze up in fear."
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freeze up
verb
(of machines and software) To come to a sudden halt, stop working (functioning).
Exact(54)
The rest freeze up".
Freeze up, choke.
Neutr., to freeze, freeze up.
Can freeze up to 3 months.
"The ball bearings freeze up in there.
I. Act., to cause to freeze up, to congeal.
Similar(6)
Sediment freeze-up caused a substantial increase in sliding resistance.
Freeze-up lasts from early December to late April.
Freeze-up occurs later, snow is wetter and heavier.
If we don't finish by October we'll have serious issues with freeze-up.
"A few years ago freeze-up was late.
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