1. The suspension or halting of financial, military, or humanitarian assistance to a country or organization, typically as a political or diplomatic measure
The government announced an aid freezing to protest human rights violations.
O governo anunciou um congelamento de ajuda para protestar contra violações dos direitos humanos.
2. A policy decision to withhold or postpone the distribution of allocated funds or resources
Aid freezing was implemented until reforms were implemented.
O congelamento de ajuda foi implementado até que as reformas fossem realizadas.