UNFREEZE Meaning and
Definition
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"Unfreeze" is a transitive verb that refers to the action of defrosting or thawing a substance or object that is frozen. It involves reversing the process of freezing, which occurs when a material or substance reaches its freezing point and converts from a liquid state to a solid state due to the reduction of its temperature. By unfreezing, the solid material or substance is returned to its original liquid or semi-liquid state, allowing it to flow or be used more easily.
This term is frequently used in relation to frozen food or other perishable items that are kept in a frozen state to extend their shelf life. When one wants to utilize or consume the frozen item, it is necessary to unfreeze it, typically by exposing it to a higher temperature. This can be achieved by placing the frozen item in a heated environment, such as a microwave, oven, or under running water.
Beyond its literal sense, "unfreeze" can also be used metaphorically to describe the action of ending or reversing a state of stagnation or lack of progress. In a figurative sense, "unfreeze" implies breaking free from inhibitions, resistance, or fixed mindsets in order to enable change or facilitate progress. Organizations or individuals may employ various strategies to unfreeze a situation, such as introducing new policies, challenging traditional ways of thinking, or promoting open communication and collaboration. This term is often associated with change management theories and practices aimed at implementing organizational transformations or personal development.
Common Misspellings for UNFREEZE
Etymology of UNFREEZE
The word "unfreeze" is formed by adding the prefix "un-" to the base word "freeze". The prefix "un-" is a common negative prefix in English that indicates the reversal or negation of the action applied to the base word. In this case, "unfreeze" means to reverse or undo the action of freezing. The etymology of the word "freeze" can be traced back to the Old English word "frēosan", which means "to freeze" or "to become frozen".
Similar spelling words for UNFREEZE
- universo,
- unfrozen,
- enfires,
- unifiers,
- Unforesee,
- univers,
- enforce,
- Invirase,
- inverse,
- iuniverse,
- anaphoras,
- infowars,
- anaphors,
- unprepared,
- unfrees,
- Enfierce,
- universi,
- infares,
- inforce,
- inferius,
- unforeseen,
- whenevers,
- unifarious,
- unaverse,
- enfers,
- uniformness,
- unfroze,
- d\'anvers,
- unfretted,
- Anniverse,
- out-of-universe,
- unpressed,
- in-universe,
- onuphrius,
- enviros,
- unfairs,
- ionophores,
- Re-enforce,
- unforested,
- l\'univers,
- uniformize,
- Anophresia,
- envers,
- enfroze,
- unbrace,
- enfrees,
- uniform,
- Anversois,
- universe,
- invars,
- quasi-inverse,
- Inovirus,
- ANAFHROEISIA,
- uniformise,
- INFORSE,
- anniversay,
- open-universe,
- ENFERSA,
- Onofrius,
- unparented,
- enviers,
- uniformed,
- inveighers,
- Infarce,
- inverse-square,
- anvers,
- expanding-universe,
- UNIFORCE,
- infers,
- unfree,
- Enfreeze.
Conjugate verb Unfreeze
CONDITIONAL PERFECT
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CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE
I
would have been unfreezing
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would have been unfreezing
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would have been unfreezing
CONDITIONAL PRESENT
I
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CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE
I
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FUTURE
I
will unfreeze
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FUTURE CONTINUOUS
I
will be unfreezing
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FUTURE PERFECT
I
will have unfrozen
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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
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will have been unfreezing
they
will have been unfreezing
IMPERATIVE
you
unfreeze
we
let´s unfreeze
to unfreeze
PAST CONTINUOUS
I
was unfreezing
you
were unfreezing
he/she/it
was unfreezing
we
were unfreezing
they
were unfreezing
PAST PARTICIPLE
unfroze
unfrozen
PAST PERFECT
I
had unfrozen
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had unfrozen
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had unfrozen
PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
had been unfreezing
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PRESENT
I
unfreeze
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unfreeze
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unfreezes
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PRESENT CONTINUOUS
I
am unfreezing
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are unfreezing
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PRESENT PARTICIPLE
unfreezing
PRESENT PERFECT
I
have unfrozen
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have unfrozen
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PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
have been unfreezing
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PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE
he/she/it
unfreeze
SIMPLE PAST
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