freeze to
The phrase "freeze to" has diverse meanings ranging from physical attachment due to cold to emotional connections.
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Definition
B2Weather
(literal)To become stuck to a surface because of frost or extreme cold.
Example
- The car door froze to the frame, making it difficult to open.
C1Emotional
(figurative, dated)To become emotionally attached to someone or something.
Example
- He froze to her the moment they met.
B2Physical
(informal, regional)To hold on to something or someone very tightly.
Example
- She froze to the railing as the storm raged on.
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