Freeze up Meaning in English
expression
परिभाषा
To suddenly stop moving, talking, or functioning, usually because of fear, nervousness, or a technical problem.
उपयोग और बारीकियां
Informal. Used for people (emotions: 'freeze up' with nerves or fear) and machines (temporarily stop working). For people, often in stressful or public situations ('I freeze up during presentations'). For machines, similar to 'crash', but usually temporary. Do not confuse with 'freeze' (become ice) or 'freeze out' (exclude).
उदाहरण वाक्य
When I speak in public, I sometimes freeze up.
basic
My computer will freeze up if I open too many programs.
basic
He tried to answer, but just froze up from nerves.
basic
I totally froze up when my boss called on me in the meeting.
natural
The screen just froze up and nothing would work.
natural
Whenever I have to talk to strangers, I kind of freeze up.
natural