freeze up
verb
High School
1
To be adversely affected by ice, and not function.
2
(of machines and software) To come or bring to a sudden halt, stop working (functioning).
3
(of people and other animals) To stop or be stopped due to attentiveness, fear, surprise, etc.
4
To become cold and formal in demeanour.
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