deep freeze

• Estado de congelamento total ou período de frio extremo; também usado em sentido figurado para descrever algo paralisado, inativo ou mantido em sua situação atual.

A state of being frozen solid, or a period of extremely cold weather; also used figuratively to describe something that is suspended, inactive, or preserved in its current state.

1. A2formal

   A large, separate freezer used for storing food at very low temperatures for long periods.

   Freezer

   • We store the meat in the deep freeze in the garage.
   • The deep freeze is full of frozen vegetables and ice cream.
   • She bought a new deep freeze to keep her garden produce.

2. Pause or suspensionB2informal

   A state of inactivity or suspension of activity, often in a relationship or project.

   Congelamento

   • The project has been put in a deep freeze until funding is secured.
   • Their relationship went into a deep freeze after the argument.
   • The negotiations are in a deep freeze due to disagreements.