deep-freeze
• noun
A large refrigerator cabinet or chest maintained at a very low temperature for freezing and storing food over long periods.
"We stocked the deep-freeze in the garage with extra meat and vegetables for the winter."
North American A period of extremely cold weather.
"Forecasters warned residents to prepare their pipes before the weekend deep-freeze arrived."
A state of suspension, inactivity, or indefinite postponement.
"The municipal construction project was put into a deep-freeze until next year's budget could be approved."
• verb
To freeze (food or biological material) rapidly and store it at a very low temperature for long-term preservation.
"The fishermen deep-froze the catch immediately aboard the vessel to preserve its freshness."
To suspend, halt, or postpone (a plan, activity, or relationship) indefinitely.
"The board voted to deep-freeze the expansion plans until market conditions stabilized."
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