unfreeze

[ uhn-freez ]

verb (used with object)

, un·froze, un·fro·zen, un·freez·ing.

1. to cause to thaw; melt.
2. to remove or relax controls or restrictions on (funds, prices, rents, etc.).

verb (used without object)

, un·froze, un·fro·zen, un·freez·ing.

1. to become unfrozen; thaw.

unfreeze

/ ʌnˈfriːz /

verb

1. to thaw or cause to thaw
2. tr to relax governmental restrictions on (wages, prices, credit, etc) or on the manufacture or sale of (goods, etc)

Word History and Origins

Origin of unfreeze¹

First recorded in 1575–85; un- ² + freeze

Example Sentences

I had to change it twice in 10,000 kilometers and also had to pee on my bike a few times to unfreeze the chain.

From Outside Online

Finally, Chime says that if its investigation confirms that a payment was legitimate, it unfreezes the account.

From ProPublica

“If you make partner [at a law firm] and unfreeze your eggs at age 42,” you could be a big winner, she said.

From The Daily Beast

We blessed the early morning sun when it appeared and began to unfreeze us.

From Project Gutenberg

I'm beginning to unfreeze already, though a good hot drink would help matters wonderfully.'

From Project Gutenberg

They must unfreeze; they are like the wine of Bordeaux, which, to give forth its fragrance, has to be warmed.

From Project Gutenberg

A new passenger has come on board and is seen to descend the cabin stairs to unfreeze his fingers over the tiny stove.

From Project Gutenberg