Unfreezes Meaning in English
word · lemma: unfreeze
Definition
Becomes no longer frozen or causes something to stop being frozen, usually by warming it up. Can also mean allowing something (like money or actions) that was restricted to move or be used again.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for food ('meat unfreezes on the counter'), and in finance or politics to mean resuming access ('the court unfreezes accounts'). More formal register outside literal physical use. Not as common as 'defrost' for food in everyday English.
Example Sentences
The chicken unfreezes after one hour out of the freezer.
basic
She waits until the ice cream unfreezes before eating.
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The river unfreezes in spring.
basic
When the bank unfreezes your funds, you can finally use your money again.
natural
My computer always unfreezes after I restart it.
natural
The team’s energy unfreezes once the coach inspires them.
natural