deep freeze

(noun) temporary inactivity or suspension. Synonyms: deep freeze. Example: "The legislation has now been revived after ten years in the deep freeze."

(noun) electric refrigerator (trade name Deepfreeze) in which food is frozen and stored for long periods of time. Synonyms: deep-freeze, Deepfreeze, deep freezer, freezer.

(verb) store in a deep-freeze, as for conservation. Synonyms: deep freeze. Example: "Deep-freeze the food."