unfreeze

[ uhn-freez ]

verb (used with object)

, un·froze, un·fro·zen, un·freez·ing.

1. to cause to thaw; melt.
2. to remove or relax controls or restrictions on (funds, prices, rents, etc.).

verb (used without object)

, un·froze, un·fro·zen, un·freez·ing.

1. to become unfrozen; thaw.

unfreeze

/ ʌnˈfriːz /

verb

1. to thaw or cause to thaw
2. tr to relax governmental restrictions on (wages, prices, credit, etc) or on the manufacture or sale of (goods, etc)

Word History and Origins

Origin of unfreeze¹

First recorded in 1575–85; un- ² + freeze

Example Sentences

"The government must unfreeze local housing allowance so that families can afford to keep their homes," she added.

From BBC

He didn’t address questions about whether he intervened directly to unfreeze settlers’ accounts.

From Seattle Times

He didn’t address questions about whether he intervened directly to unfreeze settlers’ accounts.

From Seattle Times

The source of contention is an amendment to the French Constitution that would unfreeze voter rolls in New Caledonia — a move that would likely tip a referendum on self-determination in France’s favor.

From New York Times

Immediately after the ruling was announced, lawyers for the bureau, which is charged with preventing consumer abuse in the financial industry, began preparing dozens of legal filings to try to unfreeze its activities.

From New York Times