ice up
The phrase "ice up" refers to the process of becoming covered with ice, affecting the functionality of objects or surfaces, and can also have informal meanings.
Definition
B2Weather
(general)To become covered with ice due to cold temperatures.
Example
- The car windows iced up overnight.
B2Mechanics
(technical)To cause a mechanical device or surface to become clogged or covered with ice, affecting its operation.
Example
- The airplane's engine iced up, causing a delay.
C1Informal
(slang)To procrastinate or delay solving a problem.
Example
- He decided to ice up on the project and didn't finish it on time.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "ice up":
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