Freeze

The internet slang term “freeze” means to become immobile or stuck, often referring to a temporary inability to respond or take action online. It can be used to describe a situation where someone is unable to continue a conversation or participate in an ongoing online activity.

Examples:

– Example 1:

Person A: Hey, are you there? I need your help with something.
Person B: Sorry, my internet just froze. Give me a moment to restart my router.
Person A: No problem, take your time.

– Example 2:

Person A: Did you see the latest episode of that show?
Person B: No, I had to freeze my Netflix subscription for a while due to some financial constraints.
Person A: That’s alright. Let me know when you can catch up.