1. To restrict or block access to a bank or financial account, preventing withdrawals, transfers, or transactions
The bank decided to freeze the account due to suspicious activity.
O banco decidiu congelar a conta devido a atividades suspeitas.
2. Legal action to prevent the use or transfer of funds in an account, typically ordered by a court
The court ordered to freeze the account as part of the legal proceedings.
O tribunal ordenou congelar a conta como parte do processo legal.