froze
v. A2 Elementary US //ˈfɹoʊz// UK //fɹˈəʊz// froze
v. the past tense of 'freeze'. It means that something became ice or stopped moving because of the cold or fear.
v. the past tense of 'freeze'. Refers to the transition of a liquid to a solid state due to temperature drop, or the sudden cessation of movement in a living subject.
The lake froze solid during the coldest week of winter.
When the alarm went off, the intruder froze in place, hoping the shadows would hide him.
The pipes froze overnight because the heating system failed, leading to a significant flood once the ice began to thaw the following afternoon.
Usage
The past tense of the irregular verb 'freeze'. The past participle is 'frozen'.