refrigerate

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

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по охлаждению или сохранению чего-либо, обычно еды или напитков, путем помещения в холодильник.esVerbo que significa enfriar algo, generalmente alimentos o bebidas, o conservarlo mediante frío, típicamente colocándolo en un refrigerador o nevera.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de refroidir ou de conserver quelque chose, généralement de la nourriture ou des boissons, en le plaçant dans un réfrigérateur.deVerb, das angibt, etwas – meist Lebensmittel oder Getränke – zu kühlen oder durch Aufbewahrung im Kühlschrank haltbar zu machen.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de resfriar ou conservar algo, geralmente alimentos ou bebidas, colocando-os na geladeira.zh动词，指把食物、饮料等放入冰箱或冷藏设备中冷却或保存，以保持新鲜、延缓变质。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على تبريد شيء ما أو حفظه، عادةً الطعام أو الشراب، بوضعه في الثلاجة.

1. Preserve by chilling B1 formal

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

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

   ruОхлаждатьesRefrigerarfrRéfrigérer (conserver par le froid)deKühlenptRefrigerarzh冷藏arتبريد

   Sinónimos: chillcoolice

   Antónimos: heatwarm

2. Cool or chill B1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruОхлаждатьesEnfriar o refrigerarfrRéfrigérer (refroidir)deKühlenptRefrigerarzh冷藏arتبريد

   Sinónimos: chillcoolice

   Antónimos: heatwarm

• refrigerated past participle
• refrigerated past simple
• refrigerating present participle
• refrigerates third person singular