freeze out

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Verb freeze out has 1 sense

freeze, freeze out, freeze down - change from a liquid to a solid when cold; "Water freezes at 32 degrees Fahrenheit"
--₁ is one way to solidify
Sample sentence:
Somebody ----s something

Term: Freeze Out

Description:

Freeze out is a phrasal verb and can be used in different senses. It refers to intentionally excluding or ignoring someone, making them feel unwelcome or unwanted. It can also mean to prevent access to something or to cause something to become very cold.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1: To intentionally exclude or ignore someone

Example Sentence 1: After their argument, Sarah decided to freeze out her former best friend and stopped talking to her altogether.

Example Sentence 2: The new group of kids freeze out anyone who is not considered cool enough to be part of their clique.

Example Sentence 3: The team members froze out their coach, refusing to listen to him during practice.

Sense 2: To prevent access to something

Example Sentence 1: The security system was designed to freeze out unauthorized personnel.

Example Sentence 2: The company froze out competition by offering unbeatable prices on their products.

Example Sentence 3: The government decided to freeze out any rival organizations from bidding on the project.

Sense 3: To cause something to become very cold

Example Sentence 1: The icy winds and freezing temperatures freeze out the delicate spring flowers.

Example Sentence 2: Please close the windows before the air conditioner freezes out the entire room.

Example Sentence 3: The extreme weather conditions in the mountains can freeze out even the most seasoned climbers.

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