verb
unfreeze
Unfreeze (verb) means to thaw something that was frozen. Example: “Unfreeze the chicken in the fridge overnight before cooking.”
verb
1
To thaw something that was frozen.
"Unfreeze the chicken in the fridge overnight before cooking."
2
To release funds, assets, or accounts that had been locked or restricted.
"The court ordered the bank to unfreeze his accounts."
"Sanctions were lifted, and the country's foreign assets were unfrozen."
How to use unfreeze
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo thaw something frozen, or to make money or an account usable again after it was blocked.
Common pairings
unfreeze assets
unfreeze an account
unfreeze food
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- unfreezes
- Past tense
- unfroze, unfrozen
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_____ the chicken in the fridge overnight before cooking.
Etymology
From un- + freeze.
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Rhymes for unfreeze
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What does “unfreeze” mean?
The word “unfreeze” means to thaw something that was frozen. In plain terms, to thaw something frozen, or to make money or an account usable again after it was blocked.
How do you use “unfreeze” in a sentence?
Here is “unfreeze” used in a sentence: “Unfreeze the chicken in the fridge overnight before cooking.”
What is another word for “unfreeze”?
Words with a similar meaning to “unfreeze” include defrost.
What is the opposite of “unfreeze”?
The opposite of “unfreeze” — its antonyms — is freeze.
What part of speech is “unfreeze”?
“Unfreeze” is a verb.
How many meanings does “unfreeze” have?
“Unfreeze” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to thaw something that was frozen.
