thaw
US /θɔ/
・UK /θɔ:/
B2
other
- To become friendlier or more relaxed.
- To change from a frozen to a liquid state; to melt.
noun
- When ice melts because of increased warmth
- A period of warmer weather that melts snow and ice.
- When a bad relationship gradually gets better
- 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 cause (something frozen) to become liquid or soft.
Examples
(figurative) Relations between the two countries thawed a little after the talks.
Has the meat thawed out yet?