thaw

US /θɔ/

UK /θɔ:/

B2

noun

  • When ice melts because of increased warmth
  • When a bad relationship gradually gets better
  • A period of warmer weather that melts ice and snow.
  • Period of warmer weather after a period of cold

verb

  • (E.g. of ice) to melt due to increased warmth
  • (Of a bad relationship) to gradually get better

other

  • To change from a frozen to a liquid state; to melt.
  • To become less cold; to warm up.

other

  • To cause (something frozen) to become liquid or soft; to unfreeze.