congelamento
[kõ.ʒe.la.ˈmẽ.tu]
nounmasculinepl: congelamentos
freezing
1. The process or act of freezing; the conversion of a liquid into a solid state by reducing temperature
The freezing of water occurs at 0 degrees Celsius.
O congelamento da água ocorre a 0 graus Celsius.
2. The state of being frozen or extremely cold
The congelamento of the pipes caused problems in winter.
O congelamento dos canos causou problemas no inverno.
3. In economics/finance: the suspension or blocking of assets, accounts, or transactions
The government ordered a freezing of bank accounts.
O governo ordenou um congelamento de contas bancárias.
4. In labor contexts: a temporary suspension or halt in wage increases or hiring
The company announced a wage freeze.
A empresa anunciou um congelamento de salários.
Related Idioms & Phrases
congelamento de crédito - credit freeze
congelamento de preços - price freeze
congelamento de salários - wage freeze
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