Deep Freeze (Noun)
Meaning
Temporary inactivity or suspension; "the legislation has now been revived after ten years in the deep freeze".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The company's plans for expansion have been put in the deep freeze due to the economic downturn.
- After a decade of inactivity, the project has been pulled out of the deep freeze and is now moving forward.
- The proposal was put in the deep freeze by the previous administration, but the new government is reconsidering it.
- The development of the new product was put in the deep freeze due to lack of funding, but the company is now seeking investors.
- The city's revitalization efforts were put in the deep freeze after the major donor pulled out, but a new investor has now stepped forward.