freeze out
Third Person
freezes out
Present Participle
freezing out
Past Tense
froze out
Past Participle
frozen out
1
to turn from a liquid state into a solid state as a result of exposure to low temperatures
- I didn't expect the material to freeze out so quickly in these frigid conditions.
- The freezing point of this chemical compound is so low that it doesn't freeze out in most climates.
- If you leave the soda in the freezer too long, it might freeze out and burst the container.
- In sub-zero temperatures, engine oil can start to freeze out, leading to engine problems.
- Water freezes out when the temperature drops below freezing.
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to intentionally exclude someone or make them feel unwelcome, often by creating a cold or unwelcoming atmosphere
- They decided to freeze out the new employee by ignoring her during meetings.
- The team captain warned against trying to freeze any teammates out who weren't performing well.
- The group of friends appeared to freeze out the outsider who had joined their gathering.
- The clique of students seemed to freeze anyone out who didn't conform to their interests.
- He is freezing out potential allies by refusing to collaborate.