freeze up

Examples (10)

• The pipes froze up during the extreme cold snap.
• If you don't insulate your house properly, the water pipes might freeze up.
• The old car's engine froze up after sitting unused for years.
• We had to call a plumber because the outdoor faucet had frozen up.
• Be careful driving in winter; the roads can freeze up unexpectedly.
• The sudden drop in temperature caused the small pond to freeze up overnight.
• If the machinery freezes up, it will need to be serviced.
• The mechanic warned that the fuel lines could freeze up in sub-zero temperatures.
• Make sure to drain your garden hoses to prevent them from freezing up.
• The unexpected frost caused the car's windshield wipers to freeze up.