refrigerate

• Verb, das angibt, etwas – meist Lebensmittel oder Getränke – zu kühlen oder durch Aufbewahrung im Kühlschrank haltbar zu machen.

A verb used to indicate the act of cooling or preserving something, typically food or drink, by placing it in a refrigerator.

1. Preserve by chillingB1formal

   To keep food or other perishable items cold in order to prevent spoilage or decay.

   Kühlen

   • You should refrigerate the leftovers within two hours.
   • Milk must be refrigerated to stay fresh.
   • The instructions say to refrigerate the medication.

   Synonymechillcoolice

   Antonymeheatwarm

2. Cool or chillB1formal

   To make something cold, typically by placing it in a refrigerator or similar device.

   Kühlen

   • Refrigerate the dough for at least an hour before baking.
   • The wine should be refrigerated before serving.
   • She refrigerated the salad to keep it crisp.

   Synonymechillcoolice

   Antonymeheatwarm