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freeze account

[/friːz əˈkaʊnt/]
verb/noun
congelar conta
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.
Synonyms
lock accountblock accountsuspend accountimmobilize account
Antonyms
unfreeze accountunlock accountrelease account

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
congelar conta
Most common term used in banking context
São Paulo
bloquear conta
Alternative term also used in financial institutions
Portugal
congelar conta
Standard term in Portuguese banking

Related Idioms & Phrases

put the freeze on
freeze someone out
account lockdown
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