Meaning of the word unfreeze in English

What does unfreeze mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

unfreeze

US /ʌnˈfriːz/
UK /ʌnˈfriːz/

Verb

1.

to thaw or cause to thaw

Example:
Remember to unfreeze the chicken before cooking.
The pipes will unfreeze once the weather gets warmer.
2.

to remove restrictions or controls from (assets, prices, etc.)

Example:
The government decided to unfreeze the assets of the foreign company.
They are hoping to unfreeze wages next year.