freezecommand
nounUK /ˈfriːz kəˈmɑːnd/
US /ˈfriːz kəˈmænd/
A freeze command is an order that tells everyone to stop moving right away.
The teacher shouted a freeze command, and all the kids stood still like statues.
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2. A computer instruction that pauses a program or game.
The game sent a freeze command to pause the action.
3. A signal in a game that makes players stop instantly.
When the music stopped, the freeze command meant nobody could move.
4. An order to keep something from changing or being used.
The bank put a freeze command on the account.