1 C1 neutral
To become stuck to a surface as a result of freezing temperatures causing ice to form between them.
"The wet cloth had frozen onto the car door overnight and was impossible to remove."
inseparable
freeze onto
C1 neutral inseparable intransitive
To become physically stuck to a surface due to freezing temperatures.
In plain English
When something gets frozen and stuck to another thing because it is very cold.
What does "freeze onto" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To freeze and bond onto a surface (transparent).
Actually means
When something gets frozen and stuck to another thing because it is very cold.
Usage tip
Used in literal contexts only. More common in British English. The 'onto' form is slightly more standard in print than 'on to'.
Words that pair with "freeze onto"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
metal ice surface pipe glass skin
How to conjugate "freeze onto"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
freeze onto
I/you/we/they
3rd person
freezes onto
he/she/it
Past simple
freezed onto
yesterday
Past participle
freezed onto
have + pp
-ing form
freezing onto
continuous
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