deep freeze

/ˌdip ˌˈfriz/
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Other forms: deep freezes; deep freezing; deep frozen

Definitions of deep freeze
  1. noun
    temporary inactivity or suspension
    “the legislation has now been revived after ten years in the deep freeze”
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    type of:
    inaction, inactiveness, inactivity
    the state of being inactive
  2. verb
    store in a deep-freeze, as for conservation
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    type of:
    freeze
    cause to freeze
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